Once again, sleep evades me. My mind works overtime, keeping pace with the steady, rhythmic whir of the fan beside my bed. My eyes are heavy, my body aches with exhaustion, yet my thoughts are consumed by the sheer number of people who are desperately struggling right now.The trials they are enduring are staggering. They … Continue reading The Ministry of the Trenches
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Underneath the Shade
Underneath the shade tree,Where the children play,Their laughter drifts upon the breezeLike any other day. Their innocence we envy,They play without a care;They see no social barriers,With spirits full of flair. Hate is not an instinct;It’s a lesson they are taught.If only they could stay this way—But we know that they will not. When young, … Continue reading Underneath the Shade
Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Sunday, May 17, 2026 "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." — Psalm 143:5 As I sit here this morning, listening to the rhythmic gurgling of the coffee pot, my mind drifts back into the past. I’m finding that with age, I … Continue reading Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
It Matters
While every life is important, some people touch your heart in a deeper way than others. They have a bigger impact and they may not even realize it.You may not even know the person that well, but God does.God uses people to encourage and lift others.He uses them to be an example of how our … Continue reading It Matters
IN THE QUIET
Some days your heart just aches.Some days you just wonder why.Some days you have a sense of sadnes you just can't explain.Some days are just hard and you don't know why but you keep smiling and you keep moving. IN THE QUIET Quietly I struggle,I need to hear Your voice.My mind so full of clutter,to … Continue reading IN THE QUIET
Convicted
I saw a man riding his bike down, the street he clearly wasn't doing it for pleasure. As I stood at the church doors waiting for guests to come in for our first Unity Family breakfast, I walked back inside. When I walk back out he was going up the street a little bit further … Continue reading Convicted
He Knows Me
He knows my strugglesHe knows my fearsHe reaches downHe dries my tears He holds my handHe sits with meHe fills my heartHe helps me see He took my sinHe forgave it allHe picks me upHe sees me fall He loves meHe pursues meHe never gives upHe sets me free
Questions
What holds us back? What gets in the way? Why don't we have the angst for God that we should? Why doesn't anyone want to talk about it? Has church become a hobby? What distracts us from learning and yearning for God? Why are we afraid to step out of our comfort zones? Why are … Continue reading Questions
Finding God in the Little Things 