Hearing and doing, receiving and obeying the word of God establishes life on an unshakable foundation. No matter what threatens this life, it is able to withstand the storm because it has solid and stable footings.

Ezra had a teachable heart. He knew God’s word for himself. He not only committed it to memory, but it was embedded in his heart. It is no wonder Ezra could help people in need.

Eventually I had to confront the conflicting emotions rolling around in my head and threatening to take over my heart. How could I possibly embrace joy on the day that is held apart to mark my greatest source of sorrow?

I want to be the friend who stands in the gap when they are too tired or too overcome with circumstances to pray.

Watching your grown children become the people you prayed for them to be is an awe-inspiring, humbling experience.

Human nature seeks out the beautiful people. Human nature is drawn to those who seem to have it all together. Jesus seeks out the one who is needy and hopeless.

Jesus knows the difficulties our personal storm may bring. Our situation has not taken Him by surprise. He knows what is ahead.

Do you ever feel lost and confused, unsure of which way to go or how to proceed on the journey of life?

If you are currently experiencing the pain of change and the uncertainty of what to do now and how to move ahead, I am inviting you to sit with me in the atmosphere of the living Word of God

In unsettled and uncertain times, we are all vulnerable to abandoning our walk of faith and stumbling down what seems to be a safe path. Too many times in my own life it led me to a land of regret.