Following God Wholeheartedly

Caleb is one of my Biblical hero’s. He was one of 12 spies Moses sent out to explore the Promised Land. Only Joshua and Caleb reported accurately on the giant people living there. They believed in the promises of God. “….but I wholeheartedly followed the Lord my God,” (Joshua 14:8). Like Caleb if we alsoContinue reading “Following God Wholeheartedly”

Taking Action on God’s Dream

After an exhaustive search, praying, and asking God to show you His dream for you, now what? It won’t be easy; you’ll have to overcome obstacles, fears, your comfort zone, and more. More importantly you want to serve and please God. Faith in God’s dream will give you the courage to step out. “Little children,Continue reading “Taking Action on God’s Dream”

What is God’s Dream for Your Life

For us to know God’s dream for our lives we must first fully surrender our lives to God. That means putting God first above everything else. We must say yes Lord, even before we know His Dream for us. Romans 12:1 says “Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to His service.” WeContinue reading “What is God’s Dream for Your Life”

Our Father the Good Sheppard

One of my favorite poems was written by St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582). “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things pass away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God finds he lacks nothing; God alone suffices.” If Christ is in your heart, you have everything you need. InContinue reading “Our Father the Good Sheppard”

Why is Peace So Elusive?

The world has had few days without conflict or war. Most of us have internal conflicts whose roots go back to biblical times. Throughout the Bible we read about conflict: Cain and Abel ( Genesis 4:1-16), the conflict between Angelic Angels and those who belonged to Satan (Revelations Chapter 12), and others. However, most ofContinue reading “Why is Peace So Elusive?”