Draw closer…
March 18th, 2009
For those of you struggling spiritually, mentally and/or physically at this time try holding onto the following scripture. These verses came to me this morning as I was praying for a dear friend and her family who is being challenged with the diagnosis of cancer. Although we may desire to always walk closely with Jesus, I have found that [...]
If you pray why worry…
March 7th, 2009
and if you worry why pray? I remember hearing this saying years ago and it really hit home. Back then I would find myself praying for something and shortly after the prayer my mind was back focused on a worry. Today I know worry and anxiety are both self-focused and self absorbed conditions. I try my [...]
Weakness is Strength
March 3rd, 2009
This past Monday during a recovery meeting I attend, we were discussing death and the various fears associated with death. A friend of mine said his biggest fear of death is not for him but for those close to him who have not yet found Jesus. My mind started to wonder and I asked this question to [...]
Right Now
February 27th, 2009
One of my favorite rock songs of all time is Right Now by Van Halen. Great tune with an awesome keyboard opening and powerful lyrics. One of the greatest causes of the death of dreams is procrastination and over-analyzation. I learned a long time ago if you are going to do something then do it! That is [...]
Great Thinking
February 21st, 2009
“Walk with the wise and become wise, associate with fools and get in trouble.” These powerful words come from the book of Proverbs 13:20. When I read these words a week or so ago I thought to myself “one of the main differences in my life today compared to my life of addiction is the [...]
What’s Your Season? (keeping the main thing the main thing)
February 15th, 2009
My pastor Mike Slaughter, whom I have much respect, did his annual “LIFE PURPOSE” message this weekend. He challenges us to look deeper and create a vision and mission for our lives driven by God. After the service last night a recovery friend of mind, Kathleeen, came up to me and asked me to pray with her. She was [...]