13 He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. (Colossians 1:13 CSB) My family has been lucky in that we have not lived lives where any of our jobs required us to be transferred from place to place. Even my son who was in the military pretty … Read more

30 God—his way is perfect;the word of the Lord is pure.He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. (Psalm 18:30 CSB) Do you believe there is a perfect way? In the chaos of our world it seems unlikely that we can find a perfect way. Even successful way’s can, and often do, go south … Read more

24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24) Yesterday I wrote about being thankful in difficulty. I know that can be a tall order. Asking you to be thankful in difficult times. But why should it be any different … Read more

18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB) I write often about the stress and anxiety that seems to be ever present in our lives. But there is another way to live. Many studies have proven how much a positive attitude makes us not only happier, … Read more

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) Scripture challenges me at every turn. Today’s is no exception. I struggle in taking pleasure in weakness. In fact I am just the opposite. I take … Read more