Surrender On Purpose

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 Storms rolled through Houston all night leaving us without power. Suddenly my daughter’s little red lantern is our family’s most prized possession. We can only see one step ahead as we make our way...

Overcoming Failure

“Be on your guard; stand firm in your faith; be men of courage; be strong.”                       1 Corinthians 16:13 Overcoming failure takes great courage. Talking about our failures is not among our favorite topics of conversation, as it makes us feel exposed and...

Trumping Temptation

“What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!” Rom 6:21 NIV Everything I am ashamed of in my life today started with a seemingly harmless temptation. I had a choice. I indulged. I rode the temporary waves...

HE>i

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV How many times do you hit snooze button? My ritual is twice, but this morning I wanted to...

Tightly Secure in Him

“Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we...