Don't be sneaky.

Throughout the bible we read about the deceptiveness of people.  In today’s scripture reading Laban was sneaky, Jacob was sneaky, a seductive woman was sneaky, and “man” was sneaky. Being sneaky is wrong.  You may think that your sly ways won’t be discovered, but God...

Preparedness and Understanding

Have you ever walked outside thinking that the weather was going to be comfortably warm, so you dress appropriately and then set out for your day.  Then, when you walk outside and burrrr…the weather is a bit cool.  Later on, while you are walking in you cute...

Speak to me and through me.

Every day when I sit down to read God’s word I say “Lord, please open my eyes to Your word.  Please speak to me and through me.” In Matthew 10:19 and 20 it says, “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given...

The time has come.

Four years ago I was extremely blessed to had been a part of the pastor search committee at my church.  We met almost every week for four months.  The beginning and end of each meeting was bathed in sincere prayer from each of us, as our knees were on the floor, heads...

Respected or Popular?

Often as a Christian you will have to do things that may not make you popular with others.  You may do what is right and good for the final outcome, but others may not appreciate what you do at that moment. A friend of mine’s dad would tell his three girls, “Do you...