Spiritual Journey

I recently listened to a teaching, and to make his point, the pastor referenced Daniel 3, where we read about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who refused to worship the golden image created by King Nebuchadnezzar, who commanded everyone to worship it. King Nebuchadnezzar declared that anyone who does not fall down and worship the idol […]

Do you know of someone who is always trying to get their life together? I suppose in some way or another, we are all doing so, but I am thinking of people who always seem to be going through different versions of the same thing over and over for several years, if not their entire

Recently I was writing about total dependence on God and the reality of how difficult it can be in the human realm but that we must firmly stand on the Word of God. I titled it “Critical Condition” to convey that this is serious business. After I finished writing, I used the “Read Aloud” function

I was recently made aware of a social media post where an atheist referred to a video and said it was proof that there is no power in the name of Jesus. The video the person was referring to is of a woman named Sonya Massey who was tragically and senselessly murdered by a police

As I listen to and learn from several resources, one thing that seems to be at the forefront in this season is an awareness of church leaders who use the words, “Repeat after me.” It happens on many occasions, but two scenarios seemed to stand out. Of the many things pastors suggest that people repeat

As I share my journey through this blog, I was led to write about why I no longer call myself a Christian. I am not offended when someone mistakenly calls me a Christian, and this is not to condemn anyone who calls themselves a Christian. It is a glimpse of my journey as I seek

Of the many things I am learning as I continue to seek God’s Kingdom, I understand that I must keep it moving. I must stay on a continual exploration of the narrow path where God can reveal the truth of His Kingdom to me as I seek with my entire heart. We want full control

I recently had a funny moment with the Holy Spirit. Of the ways God speaks to us, for me, most of it seems to happen while I am in the shower. Because of this, I have learned to keep my phone nearby in case I need to take note of a “spiritual download.” I do

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) Today I am reflecting on the reality of

Weighing the Cost As I close this series on the journey of telling my story, I want to address the other struggles I shared but did not go into detail. In my book, I share three areas of my life that had been hardest to overcome and get to a healthy place: relationships, finances, and