Category: General
What About People Pleasing?
In today’s culture we are often warned about not seeking approval of man.* However, I’m not convinced people pleasing is always a bad thing. **…
This is Why I Pray to the Perfect Father
My journals are filled with conversations that I’ve had with the Lord. I know He hears me because the Bible tells me so. Psalm 27:7-8…
A Father of Compassion
When I taught kindergarten, pretty much every year I would have at least one student who made teaching considerably more frustrating and challenging than the…
Christ in Me
Whenever I work on a blog post I pray that God could use it to help and encourage someone with something they need. I’m placing…
Only Jesus
This passage from 2 Kings 17 is about the sad truth of the Israelites going after other gods. This happens repeatedly in the Old Testament…
Hard Spots
Alcoholics Anonymous is a faith-based program but not tied to any specific religion or denomination. Today there are a variety of 12-step programs that help…
You Are the Potter
Jesus loves us and He has made us with all our idiosyncrasies. His Word and Spirit instruct us in Christlike behavior. When we surrender to…
Jesus Never Changes
As many of you know I have kept a journal for close to fifty years. I write on average about five times a week. Sometimes…
A Passionate God
This entry is about forgiveness and emotions. As we have just celebrated the birth of Jesus it seems appropriate to focus on God’s unconditional love…
Encouraging Moments Christmas Card!
This is my Encouraging Moments for You Christmas card! There’s a second part of it, sort of like a letter inside. That will come next…