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Perfectly Broken Are you as messed up as I am? With All the ups and downs, the challenges and trials And when I think of the times I’ve messed up,  I realize: I am broken, Unworthy, used goods, definitely NOT perfect,  but maybe perfectly broken.  Y ou need to hear this : God loves those who know who they are , broken — They are Perfectly Broken because  He will be able to use that brokenness for...

Is it hard for you to ask for help? Do you think it’s a sign of weakness to ask for help? Maybe you’re a leader and think you can’t let your guard down, after all people need to see your strength! After all, God is with you so why do you need anyone else?  God gave me the vision, the task, and the position so to ask for help  just seems wrong!? I am here to admit to you that I can’t do this by mys...

I don’t know about you but I have a lot of prayers that haven’t been answered. Even some of the purest, most self-less prayers I’ve prayed haven’t been answered. What am I to make of this?  Do I not pray hard enough, deep enough, long enough, humble enough, to get God’s attention?  Am I not spiritual enough, godly enough, good enough to have these prayers answered?  Well, imbedded in a prayer requ...

It can be a question or a statement of exasperation.  The most well-known Scripture is the 23rd Psalm and in the very first line the Psalmist states: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. The question I have is “shall not want” what? In this devotional I approach this Psalm from a whole different point of view than I ever have.  Perhaps, like me, you will find something new in this the most f...

Maybe you consider yourself just an “average” Christiain. Nothing special. Not intellectual or even theological. You don’t know Greek. Maybe you’re in sales or work in the trades. Maybe you’re in finance or run a small company. You’re just a run of the mill, normal, average everyday kind of Christian.  BUT, did you know ordinary Christians can do extraordinary things for God? In fact, virtually al...

 Have you ever had the feeling that in your job, an assignment, a competition, that  “you left something on the table?” Like You could have done more.  That feeling of incompleteness, like you’re not giving all that you have to give. God has designed and created you to use your gifts (the things you’re good at), don’t leave them “on the table.” 

Do you feel overlooked?  Ignored? Passed by…on purpose? Insignificant? Well, keep your eyes open because God often chooses those who are overlooked! The famous, the popular, well known, and influencers of the world don’t impress God. That’s not what or who he is looking for.  In fact, God often chooses the insignificant, unknown, those who are in the shadows, the broken, and the humble to do great...

Two questions:  As you look at your life, right now, do you see God working in the unseen things?  As you look back at your life, can you identify things God did you were not aware of at the time? 

What’s the minimum requirement? (to be a Christian)  Many people wonder: Can I be Just an average Christian without going crazy and be some kind of fanatic? Jesus talked to a wonderful young man who was successful by the worlds standard and kept all the spiritual rules, and yet in his heart of hearts knew he was missing something.  And so he asked Jesus what he needed to do to inherit eternal life...

How can you ‘tell’ if someone is a Christian? Specifically, how can you ‘tell’ if someone is a Christian? To summarize: can I tell if someone is a Christian just by observing them? If I meet someone, I often notice the ‘tell’ signs such as: their face lights up as they talk with enthusiasm about their faith.  You can hear it in the way they talk and what they talk about. After all, everyone talks...

What is your “of”?  You are not “of” this world, but you are to be “in” the world. Confused? What “world” are you talking about?!  Your “of” in fact determines your “what.” Find out how…..

A Spiritual Kidney Stone: Pieces of Ego How’s your battle with your ego going?  We are told to “clothe ourselves with humility” (1 Peter 5:5) I believe it is a lifelong battle for the Christian.  Some of the most humble people I’ve known, every once in awhile you see the face of pride pop out:          -pride of success and accomplishments          -pride of accolades          -pride of popularity...

This promise allows you to walk into situations in which you know the outcome may not be what you hoped it would be. …. But you know it ultimately will be something God uses for the good. This is the ultimate verse of encouragement gives you at least three things…..