From the darkness of death to the eternal light of life
Part 2: False Feelings of Forever Last week, I shared my own struggles with grief—how Jesus met me, strengthened me, and used me through it. This week, I want to take a closer look at what grief really is and what it stirs in us. In time, we’ll see that grief can actually be good—but... Continue Reading →
Part 1: The Safe Sound of Silence Never talk politics at the dinner table so we don't make people uncomfortable. The older I get, the statement seems to ring more true. My nature is non-confrontational. Maybe society has programmed people—myself included—to behave this way? Schools and businesses supply a list of dos and don’ts. You've... Continue Reading →
The world needs more sailboats. The image of a sailboat gliding effortlessly across the open sea reminds us of a simpler time. The sight of the sail expanding evokes life, as if it were inhaling the ocean breeze. The flag atop the sailboat's tall wooden mast flaps in the salted sea wind, as it appears... Continue Reading →
Have you ever met a steamroller? Not the construction vehicle you see sitting idly by on the side of the road - while your state tax funded construction crew seems to also sit idly by. No, the steamroller personality. Greg Koukl in his book Tactics describes this person as someone who bombards and interrupts you.... Continue Reading →
Oftentimes themes seem to occur repeatedly in our lives. It is comparable to when people are talking about a specific topic. For example, you might be discussing the future purchase of a car. After the discussion, by way of mysterious magic, car ads start flooding your social media feed. What makes it scarier is... Continue Reading →
Being Spirit-called or Spirit-led is like a heavy weight or gravitational pull on my heart as of late. What is God telling me to be and to do? Am I being obedient to his will and calling for my life? In my personal reading a suggested book came across my queue. The book is called... Continue Reading →
In this post, you will discover the redemptive story of a sinner – my story. A child who swallowed the deceitful lies of the world. A heart that once believed life didn’t matter - only to find it truly did. A year has passed since my baptism in 2024. Looking back on that day fills me with joy — not for what I did, but for what God has done in me. The time spent with God since, He has put many matters of faith on my heart. During my testimony, I was unable to say all I wanted to say, and I skipped things that needed to be said. You will find below a more thoughtful, refined version of my testimony. I hope and pray it encourages and maybe even transforms your heart.
Lit Lamp For The Soul 