The Sweet Taste of Spiritual Fruit

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.—Galatians 6:9

I serve the Lord in several capacities – in this space, as an online missionary, as a pet therapist at a nursing home, in our church’s choir and in my day-to-day witness. But lately the enemy had been whispering (more…)

The Myth of Self-Confidence

People who know me well would describe me in many ways, but self-confident would not make the list. Growing up, I was often told I would never amount to anything. For a while, I believed it.

By God’s grace, I defied the low expectations set for me, and I have been blessed with both personal and professional success. But this is of (more…)

Where Is God?

When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask Him, “Are You the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the (more…)

Where Is the Outrage?

Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. – Psalm 82:3

It has been difficult to process and keep up with the news on both domestic and foreign fronts over the past few months. Christians seem to have responded in one of two ways: by either defeatedly retreating or excitedly looking toward what they believe (more…)

A Friend in Need

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. – Galatians 6:9-10

One week. That’s the amount of time that passed between our youngest son’s premature (more…)