Surrender

My journey to find purpose. What are YOU living for?

Is it to achieve the American Dream? Is it to enjoy life to the fullest? Or is it something else? For years I sought to achieve the...

WHAT IS MEANT BY ABSOLUTE SURRENDER?

It means that just at literally as Christ was given to Father, I am given up to Christ. Is this too strong? Some think so, while others...

Did you know that Knowing Him is Eternal life?

Do you know Him-? In the Old Testament, know means more than knowledge. It implies an intimate relationship. The communion between God...

Why is Kenosis key to our knowing God?

Kenosis is the ‘self-emptying’ of our will and surrendering entirely to God’s will and to His plan for us, each day of our life. What...

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me

Let’s begin with what Jesus didn’t mean. Many people interpret “cross” as some burden they must carry in their lives: a strained...

Strength Through Humility

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your...

Five Steps to Forgiveness

I’ve heard it said that there are two kinds of guys in this world; the kind who reads instruction manuals, and the kind that doesn’t. I...

Life Isn’t Fair (Thank God!)

There have been times in my life when I’ve complained that life just isn’t fair, like when I got passed up for a promotion at work, or...

Our Father Knows Best

Dr. Charles Stanley shared a message recently that really resonated with me. It was a reminder for me to commit to following through on...

The Master of Your Temple

“No one can serve two masters.” Matthew 6:24 Every human being is a temple. Some of us have the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in us;...

My Daily Funeral

Jesus says …. “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself (die to self) and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever...