Talents Invested

The Parable of the Talents was never about each of the entrusted servants individual performance. As we dig deep, we discover that it was about the amount of respect and gratitude for the lavish gift, that each servant had been given. Before the Master left, He had divided His entire estate, all that He possessed, plus…

What’s NEW?

Today is a brand new day, a fresh start, a new beginning! Step outside and take a picture with thanksgiving to capture what God shows you. Share His goodness, His faithfulness, His glory with others by simply SMILING for all that He has done! Each sunrise He reveals His glory with lush greens, new blossoms,…

Throne of Grace

It is our great privilege to approach the Throne of Grace and to humbly submit to King of kings. With our eyes reverently closed and head bowed, our daily audience with the King is welcomed. Scripture pleads us with an open invitation. On this day we choose to imagine Jesus smiling, and seated before us…

Unite for His Glory

“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined His ear to me, my heavenly Father heard my cry.” He brought His remnant out of the horrible pit of selfish indulgence, and set our feet on the Rock. The Holy Spirit establishes our daily steps and He put a new song in our hearts and…

Faults Unknown

Many lost souls travel the world, but return home empty and unfulfilled. Only the wise pay attention to Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes. Every season brings both joy and sorrows. Only a pure, honest, and searching heart discovers what is true, pure, and good in all things. Trials produce our character. As we have Christ within us,…

Interpreters

Since we were born, we have all required an explanation of why this, and not that? We all are in need of interpreters of God’s vast mysteries in His Word. A poet penned, “O earth, a wind gust randomly blows a soft tune in ears that hear. Every weed stretches up to give thanks for…

Walk in Confidence

My visit with Dr Briseno was very encouraging. Trusting this personalized word “But NOW thus says the Lord, He who created you Barbara, O daughter of Jacob, He who formed you Barbara — FEAR NOT, for I have redeemed you; I have have called you by name Barbara, and you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 –…

John Wesley

John Wesley (1703–1791) an English cleric and theologian born in Epworth, Lincolnshire. He was raised in a devout Anglican family; his father, Samuel Wesley, was a rector, and his mother, Susanna Wesley, had a significant influence on his spiritual development. John was educated at the University of Oxford, where he was a fellow of Lincoln…

A Whimsy Tour

Imagination is the largest nation in the entire universe and it may be your day to deploy it! The ticket is FREE and we get to CHOOSE — IF today is the day to go on an amazing tour of GOOD times past, time present and time future! The passage into the extraordinary is by…

Gifting Eternity

Who is the Giver of all life? Who takes away the sting of death? Who provides for your every need? Who sees everything and knows each motive? Who watches your every step, and listens to your every word? Who loves you beyond all human capacity? Who forgives you? Jesus said: “Do not let your hearts…