136: The Endless Search for Knowledge
We can get so wrapped up in our search for knowledge that we can lose sight of God’s plan for our lives. This episode discusses this cry for knowledge and how we can accept that we can’t know everything, let go of the need to do so, and learn to trust God. This is a […]
It’s Not About the Chocolate
Do you practice the act of giving up something for the season of Lent? In a study conducted by Lifeway Research, they discovered that three-quarters of American’s do not observe Lent at all. I was initially surprised and later not surprised at all by that. In this post, It’s Not About the Chocolate, I want to […]
Ask and You Shall Receive
Did you know we don’t have to ask God for joy, happiness, fulfillment, or peace? Instead, did you realize that they are all residual benefits of seeking God’s kingdom first? I’ve prayed for peace and other fruits of the spirit for so long and, yes, I’ve certainly experienced the fruits of the spirit in my […]
The Gift of Letting Go
We all have challenges in our lives. Some happen on a daily or weekly basis and we barely notice them. Others are times that were so painful we didn’t know if we would survive. Some of those trials happen in a moment and we spend the rest of our lives putting the pieces back together and other […]
Made to Thrive…
I love to start my Sunday mornings with our Sonrise service on the radio. It’s just a quick 20-minute service with some scripture, a short message, and music. I usually drift in and out of sleep as I listen and this week was no different. Fortunately, I was awake when the song Thrive by Casting […]