Linville River Log Cabins

We could use a little extra prayer over the next few weeks. Fall has been our favorite time to get away as a family and enjoy some time in the NC mountains. Kristen loved to spend time in the mountains and she especially liked staying at her Uncle Shane’s log cabins. This was her favorite 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 …

Faith that overcomes… even death!

We hope all those who are on this journey with us have been lifted up by the intimacy of God in the midst of this trial. If you are new to the page or our story, it is in reality, God’s story in our life. It is, at its core, a story of grace, God’s Read More …

Perspective (By faith or By sight?)

The crown of thorns (viewed within the context of God’s grace) becomes a beautiful symbol of His love for us. His love compelled Him to the cross. What they meant for evil, God meant for good. We must see with spiritual eyes if we are to see with God’s perspective. John 19:2 And the soldiers 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 …

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 …

Echoes in my mind…

Her voice, it still echoes In my mind throughout the day As I remember her sweet smile And the words she’d often say Her life, it wasn’t perfect At times, she fell down But her faith gave her hope To rise up off the ground She refused to give in And let sin have its Read More …

What are your Windmills?

Don Quixote is a Spanish novel from the early 1600’s. One famous scene from the book depicts Don Quixote as he comes to a field of windmills. Don Quixote imagines the windmills are giants and enters into battle with them. My question is: What is your windmill? If we focus on the windmills of life, we waste all Read More …