The Comfort of El-Roi: Seen, Known, and Loved

Have you ever felt invisible? Like no one, not even God, truly cares or sees you or the problems you’re facing? In those moments when loneliness weighs heavy and struggles feel unseen, there’s a beautiful truth that changes everything: God sees you. I’ve had several individuals talk to me this week about a sudden shift in their season. Doors were shut in their faces, finances were canceled, and seemingly everything that could go wrong went wrong. They felt that God had abandoned them; He no longer saw them. One of the most comforting names for God is El-Roi, which translates literally Read More

God’s Plan: Praise and Gratitude in 2023

God’s plan for you is always for good. Many plans are in a man’s mind, but it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out) – Proverbs 19:21. It’s New Year’s Eve 2023, and I want to give praise, thanks, and gratitude to my God for how He blessed me in 2023. I accomplished all of my goals and some additional goals this year; however, I did not do it alone. God was with me every step of the way. There were challenges, but He was my shield, my rock, and my ever-present help in times of Read More

Making Plans: God’s Got This

Each year on New Year’s day God and I have a conversation about making plans for the coming year and also reflect on accomplishments from the previous year. One of my goals for last year was to publish my book and I met that goal; actually publishing two books. I make it a point to look beyond what I see with my natural eyes; I look for the potential God sees in me. Are you spending time with God making plans for the coming year? Maybe last year was not what you thought it would be. You had some losses Read More