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Who’s in your throne room?
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom. In the kingdom was a castle. Inside the castle was one large room. Inside the room was a throne. Sitting on the throne was a man, very much like every other man only more gentle, more peaceable, more thoughtful, and more humble than other men. The people called him Adonai. The man didn’t say much, but people were assured by his quiet presence. They felt his protection and care as a shepherd has for his sheep. The days went by and the people lived simply, yet with great peace in their hearts and peace with one another. One morning a man wandered…
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Don’t get discouraged
Lessons on encouragement from Simon Peter and Isaiah.
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You are the wine of God
If Jesus can transform ordinary water into extraordinary wine, what do you think he can do with you?
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My Resolutions to End Division
When divisions arise in your heart, mind, or in the world around you, follow the advice Saint Paul gave to the Colossians.
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Finding God in the Fog of a New Year
With the unseasonably warm weather this late December, there is a lot of morning fog rising off of Lake Norman and offers a great metaphor to enter the New Year.
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The trees point to the cross
Celebrating the birth is wonderful, but the cross reminds us that whatever we face "God is with us" to lead us through life's challenges.
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Don’t miss the moment
Too often we go through life worrying about what's next, and we miss the here and now.
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Holy Waiting
Transform your regular waiting into holy waiting during this Advent season.
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Be Opened!
"At the heart of the Gospel is a word that sums up the whole message of Christ." Ephatha - be opened!
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When we cry out, “This is enough, Lord!”
“This is enough Lord. Take my life.” These were Elijah’s desperate words as he lay under a broom tree in the desert. There have been times in my life, and maybe in your life, when I cried out, “This is enough, Lord.” I can’t take it anymore. What can we do? Better question: What lifted Elijah from the pit of despair, and allowed him to continue his journey? He finally started listening to the Good Angel. Let’s take a closer look at Elijah’s story, and maybe it might help us when we want to lay down under the broom tree and say, “This is enough.” Elijah’s mission was to turn…
