Goodness is an attribute of God. He is Good all of the time. I have been thinking about God’s goodness and how we can see it daily as it plays out in all of creation (Romans 1:20). The sun shines on both the just and the unjust (Matthew 5:44-46). The rain falls and waters the earth. The seasons change whether we pay attention or not. The air we breathe is provided for us. The earth sits at exactly the right distance from the sun in order for us to survive. Take a look around and see all the wonders of Read More
Category: Hope
In All of these Things: Be Courageous
Be Courageous! It’s been crazy the last couple of weeks (or months/years). Things are changing rapidly. I remember this time last year when Oklahoma had record flooding and I thought to myself ‘I have never seen anything like this’. It started raining and never stopped until numerous towns were underwater. Some people are still trying to recover from that event. Fast forward a year and now we have a pandemic on our hands. Once again, I thought to myself ‘I have never seen anything like it’. This pandemic brought unemployment, sickness and disease, and death by the thousands. Fast forward Read More
Fear Not: In Him We Have Refuge
Fear Not. How many times does God tell us to have no fear? Some say 365 times. Regardless, it’s a lot. This is the fourth and final installment of my In Him Realities series. We are living in strange times as COVID-19 makes its way around the world. As a member of the academic community, I have been on Spring break this week. In the natural, I am returning to work tomorrow to an uncertain work environment; however, in the Spirit I have no fear for God is with me. In Him I am hidden under His wings (kanaph). Kanaph Read More
We are the HEALED of the Lord: In HIM Realities
I am the Healed of the Lord. Healing is part of our divine covenant with God. The coronavirus is no match for the power and plan of God. This week, I am continuing with Part 3 of In Him Realities. In Him we have healing. God has already made a way of escape from this virus which is moving through this realm attacking whoever it wants to devour; just like our enemy the devil who sneaks around looking for someone who is unprotected to devour (1 Peter 5:8). In Him we have the power to overcome all those arrows flying Read More
Special Needs: In Him our Needs are Met
Special Needs are defined as: Any of various difficulties (such as a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment) that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations. I am continuing this week with more of the In Him series. I was reading an article the other day about people with special needs, specifically, Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. It’s a really good article so read it if you have time. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, ‘Everyone has Special Needs.’ I thought, wow, that is so true. God knows all of our special Read More
El-Roi: The All-Seeing One
El-Roi. Translated literally, El-Roi means the God who sees me (all-seeing one). He looks ahead and sees what is coming and prepares the way for you. Have you ever felt invisible? Do you feel that no one cares or sees you or the problems you are facing? Well, God, El-Roi sees you. As we start this new year and a new season, know that God is in control. He looked ahead into 2020 and planned for every contingency of your life. He will not be surprised by one mistake or action you take. He will not be surprised by those Read More
