Spiritual Growth

Death is a reality that confronts us all too often. What if death actually could result in new life.

If the gardener obtains maximum fruitfulness by pruning his trees, then expect God to cut away the overgrowth in our lives period. 

All too often we want to play it safe, when all along God is pressing us out of our comfort zone. Harbors can be the worst place when hurricanes strike and it may be safer out to sea.

My dad ran off with another woman when I was about 5 years old. I had a difficult time trusting God as the Heavenly Father because of my earthly father. I found trusting God was hard.

Have you wondered why things are so difficult and road blocks and dead ends confront your every move? Why is God not blessing my hard work? The answer may surprise you. 

Thirst cries out to be quenched. The same is true of our spiritual state; God takes us to places of drought to allow us to experience a true thirst for Spiritual realities.

The storms of life will blow in your direction and mine; the question is, how will we handle them? Since I can't avoid conflict, I want to be prepared to face life's challenges without panic.

What do you do when you are overwhelmed? Do you attempt to overcome difficulty in your own strength? 

Beware; judging others will result in others judging you. Remember, if you are not part of the problem, you may not be a part of the solution. Keep short accounts.

Who doesn’t face adversity? We cannot escape trouble, but we can live above our difficult circumstances. Have you felt that your circumstances are like a prison and you are locked behind steel bars? What if you could possess a key that would unlock your prison. What would you pay for it? 

Imagination is a constant companion in our daily journey. Take this to a whole new level and visualize Jesus assisting you with challenges, aspirations, and adventures.

Why develop a habit of reading? Why read the Bible and great books? Reading stimulates our imagination and expands our understanding of the world we live in. Reading will expand your vocabulary and increase your communication skills, which are essentials to engage in life to the fullest.

Why does life get so uncomfortable at times? What is it that God is wanting me to learn? The eagle teaches us how to see things from God's perspective.