As we pray for our friends and family, listen to the events of strangers in passing, and mediate, we have to ensure our vision is on point.

Who is the Builder of your house? Are you relying on your own wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to build it? Or are you relying on God to be your Master Craftsman?

In the midst of the stormy seasons of life, the Holy Spirit leverages those seasons to make, mold, shape, and grow us closer to Jesus, and to mature more into His likeness.

We have conjured up and currently live inside the notion that those who love don’t correct, because, in our minds, there is nothing about us that needs to be altered. “Love me as I am” is the cry of the culture. Well I, for one, would like to thank those who actually didn’t love me as I am.

In truth, our time is not our own. Leaving margin in our day is a reminder to surrender our days to Him and allow Him to determine our steps. What happens when the unexpected presents itself in your day?

When trials come our way, instead of fighting against them, we should have the attitude of Christ. We should accept the trials as having been tempered by God, and trust that He has them all under control.

My Hurricane Harvey experience taught me a few lessons. While we may think we know a lot, God can still teach us lessons through his magnificent creation. When we teaches, we should listen.

What does it mean to be a child of God? There are certain requirements in order to become God’s children and we must realize this first to be saved.

Abundance can often be found where we​’d least expect.​  Just like the thief asked Jesus to “remember me when you come into your kingdom”, we can also ask Him to enable us find worth in discarded people and things.

Today’s verse is one that encourages us to keep going and run this race with endurance. However, it doesn’t tell us to keep going all by ourselves.