Throw Off Everything That Hinders Your Walk With God

There is something deeply satisfying about a clean room—but what about the distractions, burdens, and hidden sins cluttering our spiritual lives? Many Christians struggle with hindrances that quietly weaken their walk with God. Many believers long for deeper spiritual growth, yet feel weighed down by distractions they can’t quite name. Sometimes the things hindering our […]

Why Do I Need to be Saved?

Why do I need to be saved? It’s a question many people quietly wrestle with. Some ask it out of curiosity, while others ponder it in moments of conviction or crisis. After all, if you strive to be a good person—kind, moral, and compassionate—why would you need salvation? According to the Bible, the answer is […]

How to Overcome Fear: A Biblical Guide to Faith Over Fear

Starting now, let’s begin to dismantle the stronghold that fear has on your life. There’s no better time to begin. This is the second part in my series on fear. Find the first one here. I like what Max Lucado wrote in his book, “Fearless”. He said, “Feed your fears and your faith will starve. Feed […]

How to be Holy

The harder I try to be holy, the more I find myself discouraged. Have you ever felt that way? Striving for holiness can feel like chasing something just out of reach — the carrot always dangling a little farther ahead. We want to be good. We want to be pure. We want to see God. […]

Christians and Halloween

How should we handle this holiday? A round-up of articles about Christians and Halloween.

4 Devotional Books That Will Invigorate Your Life

The Best Daily Devotional Books As a follower of Christ, I have found it necessary to start – and end – my day with my head and heart in the right place. Through the years, certain devotional books have counseled me and guided me as I’ve sought to understand important truths found in the Bible. […]

Consider Humility

What are the qualities of a humble person? “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 (NIV) What Does it Mean to be Humble? It’s important to know the qualities of a humble person because God wants us, his children, to be humble. One […]

Faith’s Pursuit: An Interview with the Author

Faith’s Pursuit by Deanna R. Slamans Faith’s Pursuit is an inspiring true story about a young woman’s journey with God. As a little girl, she meets Him in the most unlikely place–her broken heart. He walks with her through her poverty and shame. When He calls her forth, she dares to follow and discovers that […]

Worrying Won’t Make a Difference

Worry is what we do when we desperately want to control circumstances that are completely out of our hands. It is a perfectly human reaction to seemingly extraordinary events. And it’s all in our head.

The Journey Begins

Forty-six years so far in this journey called LIFE. Lot’s of dull moments, but many more moments mixed with joy and sorrow, happiness and grief, living and learning – satisfaction and regret. I appreciate you joining me in reflecting on this journey. My hope is that by each post that you read you will be […]