Overcoming Chaos

The world is restless and so are many within the Church. Peace amid chaos seems like an impossibility. The division chaos has created appears too deep and entrenched to overcome. There is hope, a single hope that has the power to overcome the chaotic affairs of our...

The Simple Moments

It’s going to be hot for the next few days here in southern Oregon. The “low” temperature last night was 61. That would be a nice warm day if it happened mid-winter. I was sitting in my writing chair long before the first faint light of the new day appeared. Finally,...

God Always Has A Plan

Reading through the book of Revelation, I came upon a verse that made me pause and reflect.  “For God has put a plan into their minds, a plan that will carry out his purposes” (Revelation 17:17).  In every season of life, the Lord always has a redemptive plan at work...

Silence and Less

For the last several hours, I have written three different articles, each containing what I would consider as profitable content. As I finished each one, I did not have a green light from the Lord to press the publish button. I finally asked the Lord why and He let me...

The Way Forward

When the way forward in any area of life is not known, our heads begin to swivel, looking for direction. We need to be careful in these moments that we do not yield to desperation or fear. When the pathway seems blocked and a stall has taken place, our ability to...