simply trying

to abide in Him

  • made to Create.

    In the beginning the earth was without form and void (Genesis 1:2). So God takes what has no form and He shapes and creates the nothingness into something. But this… more ›

  • 2 unlikely characters of Silent Saturday.

    In John’s Gospel chapter 19, John mentions two characters that I had missed in reading this part of the story before. Jesus has given up His spirit and His body… more ›

  • Speechless idols.

    Habakkuk was most likely a contemporary of Jeremiah and Zephaniah during the time of the fall of Judah at the hand of the Chaldeans (Babylonians). This minor prophetic recording is… more ›

  • Speak to your soul.

    Our soul encompasses our entire being: our mind (thoughts), our feelings and emotions, our spirit, our inward heart. In Psalm 43 David is transitioning from being a persecuted king finally… more ›

  • 48 words.

    Psalms 50:1 The Mighty One, God the Lord,    speaks and summons the earth    from the rising of the sun to its setting. Everyday we speak an average of 16,000 words per day. If… more ›

  • True transformation.

    The last couple days I have been dwelling in the 3 Johns at the end of the New Testament. We believe and there is good proof that the 3 Johns… more ›

  • Standing right in front of you.

    This morning I was driving back towards home from a job in the city. I was going to stop at a beach on the lakefront to take a walk. I… more ›

  • Wait ’til the end of the story.

    So, I’m back… I’ve entered an extremely eventful stage of preparation for the next season of my life with work, and an upcoming wedding, therefore I have not been able… more ›

  • Pushing your wheelchair.

    This past week on my day off I went for a walk at a local park in my town. When I want to read a book or find solitude I… more ›

  • Is God real?

    I just got back in town from a week-long camp with my church community. During the week I had the opportunity to speak to young people about their faith. This… more ›