Escaping the World’s mold: A call to transformation The pervasive cultural pressure of conformity is persistent. Over time one becomes oblivious to the world squeezing him into its mold. Thought, talk, and even dress is filtered through conformism. Satan’s domain is this world, and conformity is his tool. Why else would a culture be so … Continue reading Transformative Thinking
The Heart
A Heart Committed to Falling into Line! (finalizing a September fast)
I literally walked and ran through the month of September (2025), with a focus on my 9th “fast,” preparing for the next 5 K I would run (October 11); it was my second ever to run with the first one in May of this year. As I increased my workouts, my confidence grew. I was … Continue reading A Heart Committed to Falling into Line! (finalizing a September fast)
Can you hear the bell ringing again?
Can you hear the bell ringing again? Another school year in bloom; excitement abounds from pressed uniforms with shiny sneakers to new smelling books and brightly colored markers! A year with exciting, yet unknown, adventures to chase. Can you hear it? Not far off, grumblings ensue: the teacher is too strict, she gives too much … Continue reading Can you hear the bell ringing again?
Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
Dear Friends, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 God’s will for each of us, His children (those who have placed their faith and trust in Him for eternal life and forgiveness of our sin) is to give thanks! We are to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
Closer to Your Heart Through Prayer, An Easter Fast!
Growing up in the deep south, despite the heat, I looked forward to attending Bible camp each summer. That very first summer altered my life forever when I trusted in Jesus for eternal life and experienced the forgiveness of my sins. Thus, I was born again like the Apostle John illustrates through the dialogue of … Continue reading Closer to Your Heart Through Prayer, An Easter Fast!
Closer To Your Heart!
If you grew up in Sunday School, as I did, you probably know the story of Elijah defeating the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). Elijah stood in victory after God sent the consuming fire burning up the offering as well as “the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked … Continue reading Closer To Your Heart!
A Heart of Gold?
We like to think well of people for the most part; And sometimes we are arguing to that point. Have you ever made the statement, “Oh, well she/he has a good heart!”? Certainly, we would reason for the goodness of our own heart, having a virtue and integrity that surpasses many. And yet, Scripture is … Continue reading A Heart of Gold?
The Heart of Winter
This is the heart of winter when we look forward to a break from the pestilence of this earth. Yet, in the middle of January a fly drones throughout my house! Winter may limit pestilence greatly, but it will never fully eradicate their existence until the return of the garden of Eden-like conditions. For now, … Continue reading The Heart of Winter
Misrepresentation
Reading through Proverbs 16 exposes any whitewashing to our characters that we are prone to do for sure. The following is a sampling of verses that pricked a cord in my veins: We might look pure in our own eyes, as well as our neighbor’s eyes, but guess what? God knows the motives and intentions … Continue reading Misrepresentation
The Scarlett Road 