Finding the Beauty Among the Chaos

Over the past few years, I have become more and more discouraged by the things going on around me.   I only check the news to stay abreast of the major current events and most of those seem to be bad news.  If I’m not careful I find myself getting caught up in all of the [...]

God’s Chisel

One of the great ministries at Canvas Church is our Drama Team. This is a production from a Sunday worship service a few weeks ago. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  

Day of Abundance

On Mondays I fill my kitchen with piles of laundry to sort, wash, dry and put away. Today, is no different. My floor is covered and the smell is permeating the air. Although this is very much the normal routine for me, I was overwhelmed with a thought today while I sorted through the stinky socks and [...]

Embracing Change and Challenge

God has been speaking to my heart about places in which He wants to bring change. He said that He means to challenge His people to a deeper knowledge and working of His Spirit. This means giving up old ways of thinking, whether from old training, tradition, or just plain habit. Change can be scary, [...]

Praise You In This Storm

           The last month has been a very difficult month for Callie and me.  As most of you know by now and as I wrote in my blog last month, we were expecting.  Unfortunately, the pregnancy ended in a miscarriage.  I can’t tell you that I understand why it happened.  I can’t tell you that [...]

Dare To Trust

I have been reading the book Radical by David Platt. I can’t say I agree with everything that is written but there have been a few chapters that have challenged my faith and my “living out.” Or, how I live my life as a Christian. There is a quote in the book that is challenging me in [...]

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

I just got back from another hot and sticky run. It’s not been pleasant all summer. The heat is bad and with the humidity, it’s almost unbearable. I have asthma, and for the most part, have always managed it. The smoggy conditions make me remember that I still have a lung condition. I drive up [...]

Pressing Towards the Goal

Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”   On your marks……  [...]

Determination

Determined to do something; is the definition of resolve. Is that how you would define your resolutions? Here we are at the beginning of a new year. New Beginnings. Opportunity surrounds you with the chance to be all you have dreamed of being. Are you planning to lose a few pounds, start taking the classes you [...]

Drilling for men

I am amazed at the wonderful success being achieved in the rescue of the Chilean miners who have been in the earth for 68 days. As I type this, the first rescuer is preparing to be lowered into the mine to assist the men into the rescue pod. The news reporter said they are “drilling [...]