W4D5: Finish the week strong and get ready for what God’s got planned for you.


Trusting in God to help me press in and press on as the work week four is coming to an end and having watched four out of five opportunities go away and yet one remains on the table. Walking by faith and trusting God's perfect timing to help get through and step into what's next. … Continue reading W4D5: Finish the week strong and get ready for what God’s got planned for you.

W3D6: Need to get ready for the week ahead, trusting God and His goodness.


God's timing is perfect. God is good. Let's lean in today and put our hope and trust in God acknowledging Him in all our ways so that He can guide our steps and paths in this plan. So, as I prepare for today in reflection of yesterday's reading, I see something is coming down the … Continue reading W3D6: Need to get ready for the week ahead, trusting God and His goodness.

Are you ready?

Be Ready it says. How do we prepare?


Remember how we are supposed to be ready in and out of season to give a reason for the hope that is within us? To be ready, we need to prepare. Remember how faith looks like preparation? So, as we step into this new day and look towards the new season ahead, what can we … Continue reading Be Ready it says. How do we prepare?

Preparation and Meditation: So you are ready for what is coming.


Now we are in the middle of the end of the week and if we want to finish the week strong, we need to be prepared. One of the best ways to get ready and be prepared for the day ahead is to meditate on the Word of God and see what it has to … Continue reading Preparation and Meditation: So you are ready for what is coming.

Do you know why? Can you explain it? Does it make a difference?


So, you are walking down the street, and someone stops you and asks you a question. Do you know why you are like that or doing that? Are you able to explain it and express it to them? Do you think it will make a difference to them how you answer? Be Ready to give … Continue reading Do you know why? Can you explain it? Does it make a difference?

An abstract image of someone wearing a Jesus t-shirt but a battle going on inside them

What are you made of? Under pressure inside comes out!


Ever been asked what you are made of? Ever considered the impact or repercussions of if the inside isn't good? Have you heard from the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks, in other words the inside comes out. When put under pressure, if we are filled with the right stuff then that bad or … Continue reading What are you made of? Under pressure inside comes out!

Testing: We need to study and learn to be ready!


Are you ready for the testing? Today we will have multiple opportunities to study and learn from God's Word. We can turn to the Bible and read it. Alternatively, we can use an online Bible Study to find applications. With it being Sunday, we have the opportunity to find a Bible believing, Bible preaching church … Continue reading Testing: We need to study and learn to be ready!

How ready are you today for the return of the King?


Yes, we've made it over the Humpday and are on the eve of Friday, but are we ready, prepared, physically, emotionally, and spiritually for Jesus to come back? Have you accepted Him into your heart yet? Could today be the day you invite Him to be your Lord and Savior? Do you think you have … Continue reading How ready are you today for the return of the King?

Happy New Year’s Eve: Finish Strong while you have time


Happy New Year's Eve to nearly everyone I know as there are some people in other time zones, even though I am up early who are already a day ahead and to you I say Happy New Year's day. Nobody know how much time is left or that we have left since yesterday is gone … Continue reading Happy New Year’s Eve: Finish Strong while you have time

Today is Christmas-eve and a week before New Year’s Eve.


After an getting to experience a Christmas-eve service last night and preparing for a Christmas-eve day Sunday services before a series of Christmas-eve services start to heat up this afternoon, I first turn to God's Word to finish what I started, the goal of reading the Bible in a year. With camps and being offline, … Continue reading Today is Christmas-eve and a week before New Year’s Eve.

A new series begins…Preparing to attend service on “The Most Valuable Catch”


As I wake up this morning, preparing for a new day, I know that in just a few hours, I will be at church and the first weekend of the 9-week series will being. I am excited to get to be a part of it as well as the weekly Bible studies on Wednesday nights … Continue reading A new series begins…Preparing to attend service on “The Most Valuable Catch”

Are you ready?

Are you ready? Make time to be prepared!


How prepared are you for what is ahead of you? Rember what the Bible says about being ready? To add context beyond a set of statements, I got chat.bing.com to help: We should always be watchful and alert for the coming of Christ, because we do not know the day or the hour. Jesus taught … Continue reading Are you ready? Make time to be prepared!

Let’s get this party started. Big joke that I call meetings parties.


The number of times I reach out and say to someone late for a meeting, "you coming to the party?" Well, a new week is here and lots of things to do. So let's get this party started! I've joked that I would have had more people show up at parties if they hadn't of … Continue reading Let’s get this party started. Big joke that I call meetings parties.

What to do while you await docking phase?


Sticking with the rocket ship theme, as we get to today and looking to make the most of it, what will you choose to do? Are there things that needed to be monitored? Are there tasks that need to be done as part of the procedure or process? Do you need to physically get active? … Continue reading What to do while you await docking phase?

THRIVE: Ready for the other side of tumultuous?


Closing out the week it's interesting the word that came up in a conversation yesterday. Are you ready for what is on the other side of tumultuous? Are you ready for what is on the other side of this loud, confused noise? Are you ready for what is on the other side of excited, confused, … Continue reading THRIVE: Ready for the other side of tumultuous?

THRIVE: Keep your eye on the prize! When they saw the star, they were overjoyed!


Do you realize what advent means? The arrival! Do you realize advent that people are talking about today celebrates the first coming and reminds us that a second coming is on the way? Ever considered how Advent Season is focused on preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ in all ways, from His birth in … Continue reading THRIVE: Keep your eye on the prize! When they saw the star, they were overjoyed!

THRIVE: The world was surprised the first time and will be when He returns. Be Ready!


As I woke up this morning the song "It's starting to look a lot like Christmas" started playing in my head. Not because of the snow even though there still is some out there amidst the rain falling as I type this. Not because of the tree and lights which are up even though they … Continue reading THRIVE: The world was surprised the first time and will be when He returns. Be Ready!

THRIVE: Let’s be prepared!


Are you ready? Are you prepared? You may be wondering for what and so let's consider it and think about being or getting prepared! Jesus came to the earth, was born as a baby and lived a perfect sinless life and then gave up His life on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice to make … Continue reading THRIVE: Let’s be prepared!

THRIVE: Prepared and Protected…


As today begins these two words came to mind. Preparation comes to me in two ways: personally prepared and how God has prepared in advance. Are you ready? Are you prepared? What could happen and you would be ok because you are ready and have already prepared? What would surprise you or move you back … Continue reading THRIVE: Prepared and Protected…

THRIVE: Prepared for today? Planning for tomorrow? Remembering yesterday?


Happy Today! Let's take the lessons from yesterday and consider how to apply them. Let's not get stuck looking backward and missing what is right in front of us. Let's be present today with the people God brings into our lives so that we can be the best expression of God to the world around … Continue reading THRIVE: Prepared for today? Planning for tomorrow? Remembering yesterday?