When I was in college, I ran across 1 Corinthians 10:31 in my study, and asked myself, “What does it mean to “Glorify God?” this seemed so foreign to my thinking. . . . . How can I, a sinner, bring glory to my Lord? I spent time contemplating this thought, and as I read the scriptures, I learned that most characters in the Scripture were very similar to me, they were imperfect. I came to understand that what God wants from me is to be willing to do His Will. He wants me to live by my faith in the Son of God, who loves me and gave Himself for me. “Glorifying God” is not a mystical term that we achieve because of some magical experience. “Glorifying God” simply means, exalting Him in our life and actions. It means to give Him credit for the victories, and trusting Him in the defeats. It is turning to Him when I am weak, and remaining humble when I am strong. “Glorifying God” simply means to walk in the Spirit so that we do not fulfill the lust of the flesh. We are frail servants of our wonderful Lord, we live by … READ MORE

This week has been a bit of a “normal” week of ministry for me, God has been gracious in allowing me to continue to enjoy the health and energy to minister effectively.  What a great God we have, who directs our steps and provides for us in our times of need. I am reminded in Psalm 130:5-6 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.  My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch form the morning – Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”  I continue to learn to wait on the Lord to work in the lives of those around me, and in the midst of my circumstances.  My hope is not found in the fact that there is new day coming, my hope is in the reality that God is always present, and always working to provide for my needs.  We are blessed to know that God’s eye is always on each of us as we travel through each day.  May you find the grace of God in the midst of your circumstances. … READ MORE

There are many theories about the meaning of life, and the book of Ecclesiastes there are 5 areas which people attempt to find that meaning. First, “pleasures,” Ecclesiastes 2:1 says, “I said in my heart, come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure; but surely, this also was vanity. Here we conclude that pleasure seeking in its various forms is meaningless because it ultimately accomplishes nothing. No matter what I do – how pleasurable it is, it is fleeting and short-lived, and simply brings no lasting satisfaction. Our battle is that our heart always wants a little more. Another is “possessions'” We believe that whoever dies with the most toys, wins. Solomon concluded in Ecclesiastes 2:11 that wealth and possessions actually bring more problems than they are worth. The more we have, the more people there are who will try to take what we have. The task of looking for meaning in this world is wearisome, but if you put a relationship with God into the picture, everything changes. God has created life to be meaningful only in Him. We find meaning when we place our trust in the wisdom and sovereignty of God, when we trust … READ MORE