"Stay on the bag! Stay where you're at", shouted the coach to his player. The player was on a mission to reach home plate, but needed guidance in getting there. A game of baseball reflects the game of life we are all in. We have a Coach. Jesus knows the game of life we're in. … Continue reading The Game of Life
Category: Spiritual Life
Choosing What Is Better
Choosing what is better requires sacrifice, dedication, and discipline. “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had … Continue reading Choosing What Is Better
Bugs & Nudges
"God knew the desire of your heart", said my mom as we walked out of the Aldi store. I was filled with thankfulness as I looked at my tiny car. God began to stir something within me. God places nudges, thoughts, and discernment within us that should not be ignored. I honestly hadn't been praying … Continue reading Bugs & Nudges
Giving Our Best
When we give what we have to God, He uses and multiplies it in a much bigger way than what we could ever dream of. The ride home from school was unlike usual. I was tired, ill, hungry, and not in a good mood. There are only a few days left of the school year, … Continue reading Giving Our Best
Just Stop
"Stop. Lift your eyes from your phone, sit down, take a walk, and seek sweet conversation with the Lord." Your boss most likely doesn't send you an email saying this each day. Your kids are hungry. Your house and car needs to be cleaned. You're trying to juggle the responsibilities that come along with the … Continue reading Just Stop
Cries in the Desert
Jesus saved the Israelites from their enemies at the Red Sea to make His power known. The Israelites believed God's promises, and sang praises to Him after their enemies were killed. "But they soon forgot what God had done, and did not wait for His plan to unfold. In the desert they gave in to … Continue reading Cries in the Desert
To the One who Questions Their Gifts
Your calling is not guaranteed to be easy or done without effort. If you're like me, you've probably desired to quit something before because you believed lies of the enemy, felt insecure, inadequate, and saw others doing it better. I recently realized that my calling didn't have to be done without effort to be meaningful. … Continue reading To the One who Questions Their Gifts
