Purpose – Transformed By Truth

Life Is A Gift

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (ESV) Gifts are meant to be cherished. Think about it — if you gave a friend a thoughtful gift and later found it stuffed in the back of a closet or thrown into the trunk ofContinue reading “Life Is A Gift”

Failure Isn’t Final

For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. James 3:2 It’s not the end of the world. One bad day doesn’t mean your life is over. Pick up your cross. Dust yourself off. GetContinue reading “Failure Isn’t Final”

Let God Lead

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Jesus leads us. God’s Word is a light to our path in this dark world. He goes before us and clears the way. He writes our story and calls us to take the proper steps. The map has been provided, and theContinue reading “Let God Lead”

Growth Takes Grit

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 Growth hurts. A seed must completely destroy itself to become the tree it was designed to be. To build muscle, the fibers must tear and rebuild. TheContinue reading “Growth Takes Grit”

Divine Direction

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 Would you go on a road trip with no directions? Or take a cruise with no destination? Life can feel like that sometimes — a maze with no map. We don’tContinue reading “Divine Direction”

Fruit Isn’t for the Tree

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the oneContinue reading “Fruit Isn’t for the Tree”

It’s an Inside Job

They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them. Romans 2:15 Many men are trying to solve an internal problem with an external solution. We chase hacks, pills, or shortcuts, believing the next move will finallyContinue reading “It’s an Inside Job”

Identity is Life

Finding a firm middle ground takes a lot of work. The line between confidence and arrogance is skinny. Finding the ability to stand by one’s boundaries respectfully can be elusive. The sacrifice of self is an unfavored option. No individual is more valuable than the self. Identity is life. Existence can seem empty without aContinue reading “Identity is Life”

Been Too Long

I apologize for the lack of activity. I am working on that. I pinky promise and if you know what I know. Breaking a pinky promise is NOT ALLOWED!!!! Here is something I wrote recently. I am working on a few different things. I would absolutely LOVE to hear some topics that you guys thinkContinue reading “Been Too Long”