Are you a Christian by Word or by Deed?

Throughout our walk we diligently pray for our Father to use us. For that instance to have the Master utilize us as His earthly instruments. That moment to let our light shine on a dark world, for His glory. Well, my moment came two days before Christmas. I will never forget her face and the …

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Forget the Bumps in the Road. What About the Potholes?

You know those days, where nothing goes according to plan. It is an all out assault on your sanity and it is only 8:00 in the morning. We regress to our inner toddler and have a full-out temper tantrum. Then after said fit, we ashamedly return to our adult selves and realize that today is going …

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Please Read if You had a Bad Day Yesterday

Hey y'all, if a swipe or a click brings you to my little corner of the internet, please take a few minutes to look around. Encouragement might just come your way. It's roll call time. Who had a bad day yesterday? We are flesh and although we serve a mighty King, we have bad days. …

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Humility| 3 Ways to Make your High Horse Lame

I must admit I got a little chuckle out of the title myself. I use the term high horse more than I would like to own up to. I will say things like, "Look at so-and-so, they rode in on their high horse" or "get off your high horse". Just in case you find yourself reading …

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Depression and Christianity

Catchy title, right? Depression is sometimes painted as the dirty little secret among Christian circles. It would be very difficult to find anyone at your church, that hasn't fallen prey to this illness. Yes, it is an illness that lives and feeds on your mind. The American Psychiatric Association defines depression as a common and …

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When God Makes A Way, Will You Follow?

Have you ever prayed for something with such intent and passion? This special request was all you could think of. But as time passed, this prayer petition became a little less thought of. Oh sure, in the back of your mind it was still alive but it wasn't center stage anymore. The answer of "not …

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Isolation

Alone, alone at last, secure and free Falling. Deeper,  darker. Tumbling down False security, the snare caught me World shouts, better a smile than a frown Refusal to participate, isolation wins Trap was sprung, bait was taken No one to see all my filthy sins My faith was damaged, shaken Away from the flock, the …

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3 Ways to Combat Spiritual Paralysis

Paralysis is defined as: a state of being unable to function, act, or move. As we navigate through the paths of life, there will be moments where our thoughts, actions, and senses will experience spiritual paralysis. A state of inactivity will settle into our everyday life. That is what the enemy desires. He desires to see …

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