This Must Come First

We’ve all experienced times where we felt let down – times that our mountain didn’t move. There are also times that we’ve felt a heaviness and doubted the validity of our calling. Perhaps you just need to get one thing in the right order and your ability to expect more than you can ask, think or imagine will shoot through the roof. And if it’s in the right order, you’ll find that you aren’t just expecting it, but you’re receiving it. Continue reading This Must Come First

The Flags of Failure

Instead of a resolution, I have a word. Again. And it’s not a word I really like. It grates at me, rubs me wrong, and feels so unnatural. Maybe you know what I’m talking about – God is ready to do a work in you, but that means it’s going to be a bit uncomfortable for a hot minute. But the final result – I bet He will look at it and say, “It is good.” Continue reading The Flags of Failure

Violence is the Answer

Blame the rebel in me, but this is not your typical Christmas post – I would say that I’m sorry, but this Christmas post is not about being apologetic. It’s about God being with us and the violence that follows. I pray that you’ll enjoy, you’ll have some words to chew on, and an interestingly new way of looking at the Christmas story. So, grab a mug of hot chocolate and get ready for something new. And from my family to yours, I pray you’ll have a merry Christmas! Continue reading Violence is the Answer