God knows how to simulate mountains in your life. A stationary bike doesn’t go anywhere. There are no hills to conquer, no tough terrain to blaze, and no flat roads to catch a break. On a stationary bike you are in an enclosed room and the bikes don't move one inch from the line on … Continue reading Creating Mountains
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Lessons from a Stationary Bike
The goal of a riding a stationary bike is change not destination. We don't ride to move the bike, your riding to change your yourself. Likewise, God places us in situations where forward movement isn't part of the equation, because he is working on changing us. sometimes God uses stationary situations to strengthen us for … Continue reading Lessons from a Stationary Bike
Building Trust
What does it look like to trust in the Lord? As Christian brothers and sisters implore often, “ trust the Lord.” But what does that mean and how do we do it? I think trusting the Lord looks like resting your mind and heart in the assurance of God working. I think trusting … Continue reading Building Trust
I know what it’s like
I know what it's like to feel like you have no purpose, like you don't count in the world. I know what's its like to feel like you make no contribution big enough to be truly missed, if something were to happen to you. I know what its like to feel bored with life, to … Continue reading I know what it’s like
Augustine Confessions
"You prompt us yourself to find satisfaction in appraising you, since you made us tilted toward you , and our heart is unstable until stabilized in you." -St. Augustine "And what, with all this, have I said, my God, my life holy and sweet to me, what can anyone say when speaking of you? yet … Continue reading Augustine Confessions
Hind’s Feet
There are times in life when I feel freedom. It’s like a passing shower in the heat of the day, like a ray of sunlight revealing a world of opportunity that I desire to experience. It’s hard to explain, but freedom has a feeling. It feels like possibility, strength, ability to suddenly do things you … Continue reading Hind’s Feet
K-LOVE and Pureflix
My skin crawls, when I hear some of the filth on the radio today. It seems we have lost morality in this country. We have very little modesty, conviction, and a lot of tolerance. I don't want my 11 year old daughter listening to lyrics about sex, drugs and money. These are not things I want her to … Continue reading K-LOVE and Pureflix
the beginning of Love
There’s a part of me that believes, if I do something big for God, he will love me, he will value me more, he will pat me on the back and say, “good girl, faithful servant. I desire my heavenly Father to love me. God designed mankind with a desire to be loved, cherished and … Continue reading the beginning of Love
a Christmas Carol according to Christ
I will live in the past, present and future Ebenezer Scrooge promises. Let the life behind you and the life beyond you effect the life within you and you will live with wisdom, knowledge and grace. Open your arms wide with one hand reaching towards yesterday and the other toward tomorrow, and time … Continue reading a Christmas Carol according to Christ