W4D1: Sickness in the midst of moving forward, what to do?


A new week begins the search for what's next and sickness is in the forefront. Still in the middle and knowing God is going to meet me here, I am looking for His strength in my weakness so that He can receive the praise, the honor, and the glory in Jesus' name. Will a door … Continue reading W4D1: Sickness in the midst of moving forward, what to do?

W2D7: Trusting in God and His Timing to make a way.


As week 2 draws to a close and there has been movement, just not what I was expecting, it was clear, and God did close a door which I guess speaks about that opportunity. At the same time, a new door became available and so the knocking begins to see if it will open or … Continue reading W2D7: Trusting in God and His Timing to make a way.

Let’s use today to help us launch and finish the week strong.


Out sick on Monday was a setback filled with lots of rest. Better Tuesday but it didn't last the full day. Today feeling better as I am up and preparing for today with the reality of so many things ahead of me along with the daunting task of putting together a plan. Yes, this is … Continue reading Let’s use today to help us launch and finish the week strong.

You reap what you sow, so what are you planting today?


Heading into today, what attitude are you planting into the world around you? Are you sowing a little or a lot? Are you sowing things that are going to improve the situation or will is make things worse? Are you preparing the soil to be able to receive what you are sowing in order to … Continue reading You reap what you sow, so what are you planting today?

We all have choices. You choose!

Personal Decision impacts your outcome in the End Times


Are you ready if the end times happened today? Have you made the personal decision to have Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Do you realize the impact making or not having made the decision will have on the end times for you? Ever read or seen the movie Left Behind? Ever read or studied … Continue reading Personal Decision impacts your outcome in the End Times

crossroads that will lead you to your purpose in life through faith and obedience

Ask God: When mid-week happens too soon, what will you do?


So took a couple days off to serve at a camp which means not only did I finish last week early but I started this week late and now we are mid-week. So, what will I do or where will I turn? Turn to God and ask Him for wisdom and discernment to help navigate … Continue reading Ask God: When mid-week happens too soon, what will you do?

We all get to decide for ourselves. So choose wisely!

Decisions? Do what is right in the eyes of God!


Every day we will be faced with having to make decisions. Every day our choices will either be seen as right or evil in the eyes of God. Don't be so self-confident or self-sufficient to think you don't need God! Choose to walk in humility, submitting to God and allow His Spirit to lead and … Continue reading Decisions? Do what is right in the eyes of God!

Decision Time - will you choose to do what is pleasing in eyes of God?

Decision Time: Do what is pleasing in the Lord’s sight!


So, you wake up this morning and need to decide what to do with your day. So, you look at your calendar, decision time, what will you do or not do today? Considering your TODO or task list, decision time, it's more than what could get done today. What are you going to decide to … Continue reading Decision Time: Do what is pleasing in the Lord’s sight!

If today were decision day how would you choose? Heaven or Hell? Eternity with God or Eternity apart from God?

Heaven or Hell? Decision time, where will you stay?


Heaven and Hell are real places. We have a temporary amount of time here on earth and then an eternal place after that. We need to make a choice of spending eternity with God (in Heaven) or apart from God (in Hell). If today was your last day, where would end up spending eternity? Have … Continue reading Heaven or Hell? Decision time, where will you stay?

Let’s do it God’s Way so that when faced with 2 thrones we go before the right one.


As we close out the week it's important to keep the main thing the main thing. Let's keep first things first! We need to be pursuing God's plan and purpose for our lives so that when we come before Him, not only do we get the right throne because of having accepted Jesus as our … Continue reading Let’s do it God’s Way so that when faced with 2 thrones we go before the right one.

Decision Time: Where will you turn for direction?


Every day we will come face to face with a situation and need to make a decision. When the decision time comes will you be prepared? When the question comes will you know the answer or where to turn to get the answer? Are you ready to give an answer for the hope that is … Continue reading Decision Time: Where will you turn for direction?

THRIVE: Be Inspirational


How will you choose to live your life as this work week begins? Could you make a difference this week by being someone who provides or shows to the world around you creative or spiritual inspiration? Could today be the day you start to be motivational, encouraging, incentivizing, stimulating, spark-generating, fueling others to do the … Continue reading THRIVE: Be Inspirational

THRIVE: Will you do it God’s Way?


So the day gets started after a great yesterday thanks to God who filled my heart with hope and encouragement. So I come into today encouraged, hopeful, and leaning in on God rather than my own understanding because I know and my trust is in His plan which is for good and not for evil, … Continue reading THRIVE: Will you do it God’s Way?

THRIVE: How will change help or hinder your ability to thrive for the glory of God?


A shorter week and yet still lots to do. A new day and change and growth continue. A new day with foreshadowing of change, how will that play out today and how can you live it in a way that will glorify God? A new day and the enemy of our soul wants to keep … Continue reading THRIVE: How will change help or hinder your ability to thrive for the glory of God?

THRIVE: To make it so means you have to choose!


So the week is coming to a close and we get to choose how we will do it. For some, they may consider coasting across the finish line. For others, they may consider finishing strong. Some may think they don't have to choose but will let whatever happens. To thrive for the glory of God, … Continue reading THRIVE: To make it so means you have to choose!

Stay connected and bear fruit

THRIVE: We are all producing fruit. What type of fruit are you choosing to produce?


Do you realize that your way of life and living is producing something, fruit? The way you live is planting seeds, watering, and making them grow with the outcome of some type of fruit. Do you know the kind of fruit you are producing? Do you realize if it is good fruit or bad fruit? … Continue reading THRIVE: We are all producing fruit. What type of fruit are you choosing to produce?

THRIVE: Making the most of the time we have.


Today I woke up with an interesting perspective on how important it is to make the most of the time we have if we want to thrive for the glory of God! Be it sending my wife with my daughter on a trip so that neither of them will need to go it alone and … Continue reading THRIVE: Making the most of the time we have.

THRIVE: What will today bring?


We need to leave yesterday where it belongs, in the past. We can take the lessons with us but leave anything and everything else behind. We can't think about or worry about tomorrow because we aren't guaranteed tomorrow. We need to focus on today! This is the day that the Lord has made and so … Continue reading THRIVE: What will today bring?

THRIVE: What it means! What could it mean?


Let's reflect this morning on what it means to THRIVE. Remember that image included the last couple of days with the definition? To THRIVE is an action, it means something actively happening, it's a verb. To THRIVE means to grow vigorously! Not slow growth but rather strenuously, with great vigor, strongly, powerfully, potently, forcefully, with … Continue reading THRIVE: What it means! What could it mean?

Decision time… How do you know what to do?


I read a message this morning and triggered thoughts of a year gone by. When you go through a tough year, how do you decide if the challenges, the struggles, the trials, the tests, the pain, and the suffering are signs to move on or a time to build your faith strength? In my case, … Continue reading Decision time… How do you know what to do?