The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. However, it doesn't necessarily imply that the shortest distance is the most ideal distance to cover to get from one point to another. No, sometimes we need to take a few curves and stops in order to truly travel to the next level. Sometimes we... Continue Reading →
Common Denominator
The heat this evening and in the recent days really gets blood moving... I call these days workout days. Days like this you seem to sweat by default.It's something to be thankful for. In everything, there is truly a reason to give God thanks and praise. Like right now I'm assuming the heat we have... Continue Reading →
A Shift In Preference
Somewhere in Proverbs 26 is a verse that keeps kicking me in the nuts: "As a dog returns to its own vomit, so a fool repeats His own folly."These recent days have been trying to my mind and soul. I have lots of reasons to complain. If I devoted time to think of everything I... Continue Reading →
Missing More Than I Thought
There was a song playing in the taxi, where that one line went 'I love you, I honestly love you...'I missed Pao telling me that. It stirred me up a bit. I let out a small hint of a tear. I long to hear her tell me that again. And then I'm led to recall... Continue Reading →
Serving In Silence
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall dwell under the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, He is my Rock, my Refuge; He is God, and in Him will I trust.--When we are away from our responsibilities, it is easier to focus.When we are distant from our... Continue Reading →
I Pledge My Allegiance
How true that the Lord's goodness has been made evident in all that has been created, and in all that has been allowed to happen. Indeed, there is only the choice to be made: To believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, or to reject Him.Today is April 11, 2013. Though I have given my life... Continue Reading →
Ascent – Step One
Even at rock bottom, there is always something to thank the Lord for; the choice has been made distinctly clear; do you stay at the bottom or reach up for the Lord to take you up?I thank the Lord because He has won - He is not fighting - He HAS WON the victory for... Continue Reading →
Descent – Let True Light Be Known
I look directly above me to see the deep blue of an approaching evening, and I slowly move down to follow the sun as it descends on the horizon, blue transitioning to a golden yellow. My senses are stirred by the harmony of colors associated to the sunset... but it strikes me even harder now,... Continue Reading →
Sample 76 – Serene|Compromised
'Scene At The Beach 032913, Shot ThreeCome to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My... Continue Reading →
Descent – My Cry As I Fall
...And that which was made by man faded into absolute oblivion, while that which has been established by the Creator remained, and remained whole and strong. As it was mentioned, so shall it be. Let the words continue to ring, over and over, until all resistance to the God of Israel is gone - in my... Continue Reading →
