Growing Spiritually

When What We Really Need is a Strategy

When What We Really Need is a Strategy

If we were sitting together over coffee (it would need to be iced or iced tea because it’s hot in Louisiana) and we hadn’t spoken in a bit, I would ask, “What’s been happening in your life?” and you would ask me the same. So, what’s been going on? How’s your summer so far? How’s your momma? How’s the family? In my little corner of the world, I went through kinda sorta a funk. The…

Just a Little Light is Needed

Just a Little Light is Needed

Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’ John 8:12, NLT When we forget to turn off the cable box, that little light bores into my closed eyes. It seems bright enough to land a plane in our bedroom. That little light overwhelms the darkness.  Jesus’ light is like that pinpoint light. He…

Woman sitting on mountaintop with quote "The only permanent filler for our emptiness is found in Jesus."

The Connection Between Our Need for Fulfillment and God’s Plan

As I stood in the bathroom after getting dressed, I thought, I am stuffed. It was a couple of days after Christmas and I know you understand that feeling. I felt like I could feel the food in my throat, although I knew it wasn’t there. These feelings came at an interesting time. I was praying for God to help me discover my focus for the year. Something a bit different from making resolutions. What…