A few weekends ago I had the privilege of spending a few days with my dad’s brother and his family in the area they grew up; the Jersey side of Philadelphia. I have heard stories of where they grew up, but those were all just stories to me. It was not easy to picture what … Continue reading “My Life and Money”: Part 1- Up From the Ashes
I think we have all been in that place where we say we will pray for someone who is struggling, or we say “today” I will spend 30 minutes in uninterrupted prayer. It is all too easy in today’s standard hustle and bustle lifestyle to get distracted, forget and put off this important aspect of … Continue reading Develop A Successful Prayer Life
What is your mission? What I choose to do with my life is to inspire whoever I can by modeling a meaningful life and challenging thought processes and actions keeping those locked in to the results they continue to get. Changing our actions and the way we think are rarely easy. They aren’t even simple. … Continue reading Inspire
What some people call boring is really the thing we need in our lives: stability, consistency, faithfulness and steadiness. I learned the value of what I saw in myself as “boring” and realized how much I needed it, as well as those I care for deeply.
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? The past should certainly inform the future because the past created the person right now determining who they will be in the future. Personally, I try to spend more time thinking about the future because the future is yet to be created. … Continue reading How we think drives how we live
What colleges have you attended? While in high school, I had a couple options for sports. Considered Doane College because I was offered a football scholarship. And the great Tommie Frazier was the current coach. But the school was $30k+ a year, even with the scholarship. Passed on that. Could have attended Peru St. College … Continue reading Transferred too many times
The author emphasizes the importance of self-control and discipline, derived from their Christian faith. They adopted a journaling practice, writing five lines daily, which became a valuable resource for reflection and personal growth. This discipline not only captures fleeting moments but also serves as a legacy for their children, showcasing life experiences and lessons learned.
“Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.” The Princess Bride I thoroughly enjoy reading because the wisdom you can draw from people who have spent their career studying, learning, experiencing and practicing a topic, theory or thought and then summarizing it down to 200-300 pages you can consume in the … Continue reading Choose Your Hard
What. So what. Now what. This line of thinking is very beneficial when studying, learning and applying information. This thought process helps take what was just communicated and makes it applicable to our lives, leading us to make a change, improve and grow! We just spent the last few days going over the “what” of … Continue reading When Jesus Died
“And he made the veil of blue and purple and crimson fabrics and fine linen, and he worked cherubim on it.” 2 Chronicles 3:14 While doing further study on the veil, I came across this verse describing the items used to fashion it together. In a prior devotional, we shared about some of the other … Continue reading When Jesus Died – Resurrection Sunday
“The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many.” Matthew 27:52-53 Be honest, how many times have you heard an Easter weekend message reference this passage? I know … Continue reading When Jesus Died – The Dead Raised
Pastor Frank Gordoa, the lead Pastor at Abundant Life in Grand Island, NE, discusses the significance of the earthquake and the splitting of rocks at the moment of Jesus' death. He reflects on the idea of inanimate objects praising God and emphasizes our responsibility to offer praise and worship. This serves as a profound reminder of our privilege to give God glory.
The torn veil in the temple symbolized the removal of barriers between people and God. Before Jesus, only the High Priest had access to the Holy of Holies, but Jesus's sacrifice opened the way for everyone to approach God boldly. We can now enter His presence with confidence and find life, purpose, and love.
The first phenomena we explore, darkness covering the earth, and discover how it highlights the faithfulness of God through the ages.
An look at 4 monumental events that took place the moments Jesus was on the cross and when He died.
As humans, one of the greatest gifts we’ve been given by our Creator is free will: choice. As a Christian, I realize the capacity of power in each choice I make is no small thing. It’s freeing, empowering and a huge responsibility to have the ability to choose. Recently I spent time thinking and reading … Continue reading Praise when I feel it, Praise when I don’t
Dreams. Goals. Vision for your future self. Retirement plans, aspirations, “one day” plans. Big, Big, BIG! We all have big thoughts and ambitions for our lives, probably want to do something grand or meaningful, end our careers to go off and travel, have experiences and accumulate great wealth, or at least a nice nest egg. … Continue reading It’s always the little things
“We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their actions.” Stephen Covey The first time I read this quote I was at a friend’s house and he had it written on a bulletin board of goals, and I had such an “A-ha!” moment in my mind. Two actually. The first “a-ha!” was my struggle … Continue reading Good Intentions
Gratitude is an incredibly powerful tool in our arsenal as humans. Gratitude unlocks our hearts and minds and we begin to realize more and more how blessed and provided for we truly are. In the midst of a low point in your day, week, month, life, the best way to get out of the feeling … Continue reading Practice Gratitude
God wants you whole. There are beautiful and fulfilling promises Jesus has for us when we walk in wholeness. Love, joy, peace, hope, faith, provision, restoration, reconciliation to name a few. Wholeness is a wonderful thing. Although it may be difficult to pinpoint and specifically define what wholeness looks like, you have a feeling of … Continue reading God wants you whole
I’ve recently realized the immense value of wholeness in my life. For too long I mixed it up with maturity, but living a life of wholeness takes on an entirely different meaning once you realize what it looks like in your life and why it’s so important. I’m willing to bet most people want to … Continue reading Why Wholeness
There is a sickness going around in our world today and we have the ability to stop it in its tracks. Inspire hope wherever you are today!
I came across a story in 2 Samuel with a profound message. But it was one of those stories you had to dig into, learn the setting and understand the timeline of events to fully grasp the level of depth found in it. In 2 Samuel 9, David had been anointed King of Israel for … Continue reading Included or Invited?
Completing the Daniel Fast is inspiring and there is so much that can be learned from participating in the fast and committing yourself to something bigger than yourself. Learn the purpose, the benefits and why everyone should do this!
Quarantine, closures and isolation may be difficult, but let me share with you why it is the best thing that can ever happen to you!
Do you deal with anxiety? Have you felt anxious and not known where to go or what to do? If we want peace in our hearts and minds, we need to be willing to fight for it!
How to Home Church. This is what we must do as a church in order to ensure the gospel is still preach, people are encouraged and empowered and the goodness of God touches as many people as possible.
