A routine I am thankful for…
April 24th, 2009
As I continue to process the events of the last couple of weeks I am so grateful I have a routine in place that keeps me grounded, focused and provides me with mental energy. The devil loves to attack our mental being when we are in a vulnerable state. There have been times over the past several days where the devil has [...]
“Help me with my unbelief”
April 18th, 2009
As I continue to deal with the shock of the loss of my best friend I find God putting timely scripture in front of me. Christian friends have been supportive in this way and for that I am grateful. When tragedy strikes it defies the ability to think with a finite human mind. I want [...]
Life’s a bitch…
April 16th, 2009
and then you die. This saying could never be truer than it is for my dear friend who recently took his own life. He experienced many challenges throughout his life and he obviously decided he had had enough. I grew up with this guy. We had the same dreams and aspirations. We spent hours and [...]
Making tomorrow better…
April 11th, 2009
“All I want from tomorrow, is to get it better than today” sang Huey Lewis in his song “Jacob’s Ladder” back in the late 80′s. Jacob’s ladder is a spiritual song that reminds me of the step by step process of the 12 steps. The 12 steps are a great way to rid ourselves of anything we [...]
A day of sadness and gratitude
April 10th, 2009
On this Good Friday morning as I do my devotion, I am reminded of Jesus’ suffering over 2,000 years ago. Today I know it is important for me to observe and appreciate the events of “Holy Week” every day. I need to die to myself and live with my resurrected Lord. Jesus’ death and resurrection tells me I [...]