Glass in the Nest (#81)

Let's face it. We all prefer comfort over being uncomfortable. Some of us may even pursue it; only chasing after things we believe will bring us happiness and bliss. Many authors, motivational speakers, and even some preachers, imply through their teachings that obtaining a life of comfort is the true goal of life. Avoid problems…

Battlefield Banner (#74)

I woke up this morning and checked an online post. Something I usually do not like to do before I give the first part of my day to God by praying and reading His Word. Sure enough, this post was about doom and gloom, and almost instantly I started to become afraid of the future.…

Simple Prayer #56

There are two very different types of people who live in the world. Some live in a reactive way; waiting to react to things that happen. Then there are those who are proactive; they make things happen, sometimes paving their own way. One way is living very passively, only waiting on things to happen. The…

Simple Prayer #49

Are you going through a season in your life where it feels like you are struggling to keep your head above water? You have been treading frantically, trying to keep yourself moving, pushing yourself to the limits all the while feeling your strength weaken with each passing moment only to look around and see you…

Simple Prayer #46

We have all made excuses in order to get out of doing something at some point. An excuse not to exercise, begin work on a mundane project, or complete a task we find ourselves dreading. In a spiritual sense, we may not know it, but sometimes we use patience or "waiting on God" as an…