Once again from Ray C. Stedman's Adventuring through the Bible comes this gem from 2 Peter 1:3 "Peter says in effect, 'You don't need any new experience or revelation. You already have all you need to be spiritually empowered and energized to serve God, please God, and imitate God in your lifestyle. If you have … Continue reading Everything I need
I've had something rolling around in my soul this last week. How do I love God? Seems like a tall order to me. But in reality it is quite simple. We humans just like to complicate things. We need to get back to basics. God created us to love Him. He instilled that need to … Continue reading Back to basics
Wow, it's been a busy month since I last posted. But I can say with great confidence that I have marked another notch on my gun, just like in the American West. Another tax season is put down! I printed my list of extensions on April 16th, put them in a folder, and moved them … Continue reading Celebration!
I believe that timing is everything. Four months ago I slipped on some chicken poop while bringing the chickens water and tore the meniscus in my left knee. I did not need surgery (thank you God!) but had to wear braces and walk with a cane. I also did physical therapy. The therapist told me … Continue reading Timing is everything
You just never know what may happen next. The very next moment something can happen that catches you unaware. It has happened in my life, in my past, and I don't like the feeling of being unprepared. Not being prideful here, but I've always associated myself with the 5 prepared virgins in Matthew 25. “At … Continue reading I did not see that coming
A few months back I had a game changing experience. My head, heart and soul literally burst into kittens, rainbows and unicorns! (Well, not really, but it sure felt like it.) Defined, a game changer is a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way. “Faith comes … Continue reading Game changer
I'm pretty sure we all have one. You know, that family member who at family gatherings always gets under your skin by saying something. They seem determined to make every holiday gathering a platform for them to tell everyone else what they are doing wrong, and then offer their opinion on how you can make … Continue reading Sarcastic
At our ranch, we raise Scottish Highland cattle. The girls as well as the boys all have horns. One of the first things we do with anyone who comes to work for us, is have them grab hold of the electric fence. Ours produces about 7 to 9 volts. It just startles you, but does … Continue reading Grab the bull by the horns
It is hard to hear about the atrocities that are happening to human beings who were made in the image of God, by other human beings, who were also made in the image of God. Some people are feeling hopeless, and don't know what to do or where to turn. What to do: pray. Where … Continue reading Don’t lose hope!
Sometimes it is just habit, but then I'm aware of what just came out of my mouth, and I have to think, “Enough already!” For the last two weeks I've really been paying attention to the words I'm speaking out loud. And frankly, I'm ashamed of myself. But God, in His infinite kindness to me, … Continue reading Enough already!
God Still Speaks 