Category Archives: my story
Soap: Day Three – Clear the Way
When I pray is it in a place of deepest humility and overwhelming gratitude that Jesus made a way for me to even go directly to God? Or am I simply whining to Him again about my problems and then judging Him to come through for me in a manner that is acceptable to me? Do I get impatient with His timing? Continue reading
Soap: Day Two – Unfailing Love and Faithfulness
Jesus is God and lived among us – this is truly beyond human comprehension. How can anyone truly believe that to be true? Do I? The very foundation of Step Two of 12-step recovery work is “Came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity.” Continue reading
A Season of S.O.A.P
Powerful worship service, a good sermon and times of prayer are all rewarding experiences, but an intentional time of getting deep into God’s Word seems to draw me closer to the heart and mind of Christ unlike anything else. It’s like a cup of coffee with a mentor, where you find yourself hanging on every word because each word matters. Continue reading
When God Has Different Plans
It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation at a tiny cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California; a time to reconnect with God and refocus my priorities… a revival of sorts. And I knew how it was … Continue reading
But Overcome What
“My parents never called me stupid, why do we do that?” (side note: if you aren’t prepared to get a profoundly probing response, never ask a life coach why we do stuff) Continue reading
Do You Give Your Freedom Away?
We know that Christ purchased our freedom, but yet so often we don’t “feel” or “act” free. We can feel trapped by our circumstances or miserable in one or more of our relationships. But so often, it is us who … Continue reading
Why Does It Feel Like Jesus Isn’t Enough?
Luke 10:29-35 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply, Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of … Continue reading
When is Weakness Not Weakness
until we become self-aware of our negative beliefs and unhelpful thinking patterns we become prone to letting the feelings; those nay-sayers; to take us out. Continue reading
Another Captive Set Free
BREAKTHROUGH!!! In my opinion, this blog entry is 8 years overdue, but alas everything is in God’s time. I’m not even sure where to start. It’s been so long since I’ve posted I’ve probably lost all my original readers and … Continue reading
One Man's Journey of Redemption 