BSB Book Excerpts – Ch. 9-12

(Paperback – 1st ed.) I could imagine us all walking together with Jesus in the middle—Kristen in heaven holding His one hand and we here on earth holding His other. (Page: 108) I had lain down to rest my weary body, but God renewed my weary soul. He is our center. We all converge in Read More …

Face to Face

What does it mean to seek God’s heart? Seeking God’s heart means to seek His intimate presence. It means to seek to know Him beyond our religious doctrine. It means to know Him face to face. The Hebrew word for “face” is simply translated as “presence”.  We are to seek his “face” (his presence) continually. This Read More …

In the light of His Glory and Grace

The truth of this song is manifested in our lives as God carries us through the storm of Kristen’s physical death. How precious is the gift of faith we have been given! The gift is not to be hidden. It is our obligation to share! “Our grief is swallowed up in the light of His Read More …

God’s Glory

What a beautiful and intimate promise. As I look ahead to our future without Kristen’s physical presence, I am overwhelmed by the gentle touch of God’s grace. Last Easter, I asked God to see His heart regarding Jesus and our sin. He delicately guided me through two months of struggle over my daughter and her Read More …

Peeking through the clouds

This is what God blessed me with during my evening walk this past Thursday. I have had a few heavy days as we try to plan a little fall getaway to the mountains. Fall is our favorite family time and Kristen loved to stay at Uncle Shane’s cabins. As I walked, I was enjoying watching Read More …

I am with Jesus and all is well!

Death has no power over me. I have not ceased to exist. I have just moved into my new home with Jesus. I am still alive. I am actually more alive now than I have ever been. I am still me. My spirit lives on even though my body has been laid to rest. When Read More …

What’s Your Static?

Do you hear me now? Your static may be A thought in your head Your static may be A word that was said Static can be anything That stands in your way If it distracts your mind And leads you astray We all have our strongholds That weigh on our heart If you think you Read More …

Intimacy with God – Heeding His Voice

It still amazes me that God cares for His children with such intimacy. The God of the universe walks with us every day through His Spirit He left with us. Early this past Sunday morning, a friend texted Julie the following: “Go to church!”. That was it. Julie and I looked at each other a Read More …

Christ-Like Leaders!

The greatest leader in the history of mankind, came to be a servant to all. He gave His life as a ransom to redeem those who are lost. He never took center stage. He always directed everyone to the Father. If you aspire to be a great leader then you likely have already failed. Your Read More …

Faith is…

Faith is our foundation On it, we all can stand It’s a gift that God has given To keep our eyes on Him Our faith, it isn’t fiction Imagination, that has no root It grafts us into Christ So our lives can bear His fruit True faith isn’t weakened By trials that come our way Read More …