Disappointment can certainly cause us to look at things improperly.  Our default response can become gloomy and our expectation and hope for things to change can be diminished by adversity that robs our gift of peace.  Yet, in the midst of great disappointment, we find Jesus ready to bring the

Throughout my lifetime, God has mercifully and graciously brought me out of negative situations and self-centered emotions by translating me [moving my perspective from the natural to the spiritual realm] into faith-building situations and into the joy of my salvation.  Basically, God lifts me up so I can see.  I

In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul helps us to understand that all of God’s creation, including you and me, have been subjected to God’s curse on sin from the very beginning when Adan and Eve sinned in the garden. Although there is no way that we can deliver ourselves from

I always enjoy the seasonal musicals our amazing Music Director, Pete, chooses or puts together for us. Over the years, I have been inspired by each one, as well as having the privilege of being a part of all of them. Years ago, Pete led us in a Christmas Musical,

God continually inspires within my soul a larger perspective of the things around me. There’s a lot going on in the spiritual realm that influences the natural realm; sometimes we forget that reality. I am to expect God’s provisional hand guiding and orchestrating the things I need and pray to

In every generation since the beginning of time—the fall of humanity from the grace outflowing God’s glorious presence—the war with evil has been a real issue to overcome.  We cannot win this spiritual battle unless we press in for the grace of the Christ and the power of the Spirit