You Gotta Have Faith

There have been so many difficulties as of late. My friends and family have expressed various trial and tumultuous times here lately that have led them to doubt if God still sees them. They have relayed to me their hurts, worries, and fears. And here I am thinking that I am the only one toContinue reading “You Gotta Have Faith”

On the Struggle Bus

Let me tell y’all, there has been a lot of difficulties going on here. I am not sure what sort of difficulties you all face, but I can guess that you have something going on. If not, just you wait. Something will come up out of the blue for you. That is just a partContinue reading “On the Struggle Bus”

Reading List

Are you the type that plans out a reading list for the year, and somewhere within the first month that reading list gets pushed toward the bottom of your ‘to do’ list? Or are you one of the type of person to be dedicated to your reading list? Or are you like me, and youContinue reading “Reading List”

The Lord’s Servant: The Exalted Sin-Bearer

The book of Isaiah has caught my attention in this season in my life. There has been a lot that has happened over the last couple of months. These events pushed my emotional and physical boundaries in ways I never thought could happen. However, my faith has only gotten stronger as each experience has beenContinue reading “The Lord’s Servant: The Exalted Sin-Bearer”

Secret Garden

Imagine yourself standing in the middle of a garden that you have worked all spring to cultivate. You have beautiful roses of red, yellow, white, and pink growing throughout. You have hyacinths of blue and purple in various portions. Then, there are the boxwoods in each corner to set off the property and give theContinue reading “Secret Garden”

Persistence Even When There is Only You to Hold You Accountable

It is difficult to finish projects when you don’t have a deadline or anyone to hold you accountable. Not you? Well, hats off to ya! But for me and many others like me, we have this issue. I have so many tasks to complete that aren’t necessarily created by others for me, but I putContinue reading “Persistence Even When There is Only You to Hold You Accountable”

We Are Building Blocks

Recently, during a get together, there was discussion of how great God is. We read in Ephesians 1:15-23 about the prayer that Paul prayed for the believers. He reveals to us his heart for the people he is teaching and guiding. And we saw that Paul is asking God for growth in knowledge and wisdomContinue reading “We Are Building Blocks”

Where Did It Go?

Over the last month, I have been searching diligently for something that I believe most everyone is looking for. It is something that I think that I have plenty of until I don’t have it. The thing is, it’s not something that I can just go to the store and buy more of. It isContinue reading “Where Did It Go?”

Back in Action

The Summer Vacation from school has come and gone. As I have mentioned before, I have four sons. This summer has been a busy one with them. Many things have changed, and now that they are back in school, I am back to my regularly scheduled program. And before I begin with another coffee session,Continue reading “Back in Action”

Parenting A Child Vs. An Adult

As I have mentioned before, I have four sons. One of my sons is an adult. And for the past few months, it has been difficult to support them in a way I fully want to and need to but can’t. It is physically and emotionally impossible to fill all of their needs at theContinue reading “Parenting A Child Vs. An Adult”