The Allegory of the Pitbull

“Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”  (Ephesians 5:15-16)  She was walking down a new pathway, lost in thought of the lessons she had learned upon the previous way.  Soaking them in, digesting them, smarting from the lesson she had […]

Whatever is True, Whatever is Pure, Whatever is Lovely, Whatever is Admirable – Think on These…

Don’t let the “Negative Nellys” in this world pull you down to the bottom of the barrel.  Instead, we need to remember that we walk by faith and not by sight (see 2 Corinthians 5:7) and do not allow the negative report of others to tear down your faith.  Stand firm in He who has […]

Are YOU From the Island of Broken or Misfit People?

Are you feeling like you are from the Island of misfit or broken toys?  It’s Christmas time and one of my favorite Christmas cartoons is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.    The reindeer who wasn’t accepted by all the other reindeers because he was “different.”  Instead of being considered “special” he was ostracized for his bright shiny red nose.  He […]

Don’t Miss Your Lot…No Turning Back…

Holy Spirit turned my attention this week to the story of Lot and his wife. I believe that when Holy Spirit turns your head to different scriptures, it’s for a reason and as I prayed and thought more about Lot’s wife, I believe the reason God brought it to my attention is because He wants […]

A Modern, Yet Very Old Tale…

Sometimes, the only one left holding the stones – is us, ourselves. If God can forgive you, isn’t it time you forgave yourself? “Go now and sin no more.” (John 8:11) “How did I ever get to this point?”  She wondered as she stood there shivering, trying to inconspicuously pull up the strap of her […]

Humpty Dumpty Moments

Humpty Dumpty moments… Have you had one? Come on, be honest with yourself… I know I have… “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) We have all heard the story of Humpty Dumpty, haven’t we?  Ask yourself this – How close are you to falling off the edge of the wall of your […]