“What do you want me to do for you?” Even as Jesus traveled; surrounded by crowds and opposition, He cared for people . He was never too busy to stop and serve those around Him. He fed the hungry. He held the children. He sheltered the homeless. He healed the sick. He washed feet. He died for our sins. Jesus came to serve others. And we can learn from His life on earth. Jesus had all the power in the world yet He chose to put others first. He chose not to be too busy or too in a hurry. As John Maxwell would say, “He was walking slowly through…

Worry… So many times in life we utter the words, I am worried about ______.  What was the word you filled in the blank with, got that worry in your head? I know I have said this, as early as yesterday actually,  as a huge hurricane is heading toward my family in Florida these words left my mouth.  I was worried what might happen to them as Ian made landfall.  Will they be safe, have power, have water, and enough food? Reading in Psalm 85 today in reverence for our God I was led to Matthew 6:25-34. The living Word is so kind and will continue to remind us that…

“He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”” Matthew‬ ‭17:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I doubted writing about the mustard seed. It is a famous scripture posted on many t-shirts and coffee mugs. But the tugging on my heart was persistent so here we are! There is a big truth behind this scripture that t-shirts and coffee mugs could potentially make us miss. Mostly because we may tend to think about…well… us. In this parable Jesus is trying…

Ever have doubt…like in times of trials? Maybe some doubt about your faith and our God? Reading Psalm 77 this morning I was encouraged by God’s Word and hope it inspires you too!! Asaph is the author and had cried out to God in his times of trials. The first half of the Psalm it was all about him doubting God during his distress and he used “I” many times, thinking about himself first. All that “I” am suffering. All that God was not doing for and fixing for “I.” It was all God’s fault. “You don’t let me sleep, I am too distressed to even pray. I think of…

The word enemy is a strong word. It brings with it a heaviness, a feeling of danger, fear, and even war. The dictionary defines an enemy as a thing that harms or weakens something else or a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those that hurt you.” Luke 6:27 There are four very specific commands that we are given when we encounter someone who opposes us or harms us: love them, do good for them, bless them, and…

To become a great leader we must lead with self-control.  You may know a leader who is really talented and smart, but has no self control when it comes to…let’s say… their anger!  They constantly blow up at you with harsh words and say things that shut you down. We most likely will not want to follow this person, no matter how smart they are! Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. When you accept Jesus as your Savior and walk by faith, the Spirit inside of us helps guide us to his ways. When we are in a state of spiritual discipline we will bring ourselves in front of…

When Israel was scattered to foreign lands there was a wide belief that people could only be close to God if they were in the temple. But God promised those in exile that He was with them despite where they were physically located. Did being in the Temple automatically make anyone closer to God? Appearances can be deceiving. You know there’s an old saying that goes “don’t judge a book by the cover.” And it goes both ways. Those that appear like they may have it all together may actually be living distant from God. While those walking through some of life’s most difficult seasons may be resting in the…

As Christian leaders within the workplace, we are to make decisions guided by Faith, not fear or frustration!  When we choose Faith – we have to wait on God’s timing! Many of us say we believe in the promises God has given us…but then we have absolutely no patience to wait on Him. Waiting on God’s timing is such a hard part of our Faith journey as a Christian.    Before I practiced my Faith daily and lived for Jesus, my personality as a leader was to come up with a solution and fix the frustration, fear, or obstacle immediately. I was the classic microwave leader lacking empathy and patience for…

“I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I’m upward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on Heaven’s table land, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Johnson Oatman Jr, 1898 Are you willing to climb higher? To get closer to Jesus so that you can hear Him? We aren’t promised an easy path up the mountain, oh but how it’s worth it. Stay Rooted & keep climbing! #higherground #IMC2022 #WWRF