Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Transformational insights for whole-hearted living
Articles springing directly from a portion(s) of Scripture.
Death eludes no one. We may not enjoy thinking about death, but unless we grasp its reality, we will fail to do life well. Psalm 49 does well to help us fight off fear of the triumph of bad fortune. The rich and poor alike will someday no longer physically exist on the earth. The […]
Psalm 49 – No Need to Fear Read More »
A word caught my attention recently, that describes well the process of transformation and sanctification that a committed follower of Jesus should experience. The word is convergence. So what does the dictionary say it means? Webster’s 1828 defines converge as, “To tend to one point; to incline and approach nearer together, as two lines
Conversion AND Convergence Read More »
Sometimes we find ourselves so wrapped up in life’s struggles, that we lose sight of the bigger picture of eternity. Paul the Apostle had this in mind when he wrote to the Corinthian congregation, “For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17; CSB). Paul
Eternity Minded: More Than Positive Thinking Read More »
This book is a tool to facilitate transformation of the inner person. Why is inner peace only possible through constant change? The an swer will become apparent as you read, study, and apply the truth found here.
Book Called PACE to Peace Read More »
At the beginning of 2021, I wrote an article on my former blog site to describe some of my reflections from the previous year. I think they still apply in the current year. Few would disagree that year 2020 brought unprecedented physical, psychological, and relational challenges from personal life all the way to the
simplifying the 20’s Read More »
Cognitive distortion is a psychological term used for erroneous thinking that leads to believing things that are not true, and thus causing actions and reactions not based in reality. In a separate article, I list some of the common ways our thinking processes can go astray (and cause us to believe lies). One of
Psalm 19 Meditations Read More »
Jesus taught in parables. The Gospel of Mark (chapter 4) contains a teaching that reveals much about the heart condition of mankind. Mark 4:1-10 “He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down;
“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds” (Psalm 73:28). This is the final verse of the Psalm and a good place to begin this article. When a person tastes of God as refuge, there is
Psalm 73 Healing Testimonial Read More »
Seasons of life come and go. Transitions we go through sometimes lift us to new heights for a hopeful future. But sometimes a downturn in our outlook can leave us in desperate need of new purpose and meaning. How do you feel about the direction your life is going right now? Whether your answer is
Psalm 81 – Return to Refuge Read More »