A personal look at Mark 11 and the fig tree Jesus cursed, and what happens when serving God stops flowing from real worship.
Tag Archives: Christian Encouragement
What My Grandson’s Dinosaurs Taught Me About Patience
My grandson can talk dinosaurs for five minutes straight, and half the time I only catch every third word. God used that frustration to show me the real difference between patience and convenience.
The Fishing Trip That Healed My Father
A faded print from 1957, a father’s exhaustion, and an impossible prayer answered in ten unhurried minutes. This is the story of how God showed up exactly when my father needed Him most.
When We Drift From God: The Ache of Spiritual Distance
Distance doesn’t require rejection—only neglect. When fellowship with God grows quiet, the ache we feel may reveal how deeply He desires nearness with us.
When Friendship Is Lost Without Goodbye
Some losses come with funerals and final words. Others arrive quietly, leaving us suspended between hope and grief. Losing a lifelong friend without goodbye can feel like death—and healing requires honesty, even when hope remains.
Reflections: Past, Present, and Future With God on the Frontier
Before 2020, I never imagined I would feel at home in the late-1800s frontier. Yet through writing, I’ve discovered something steady about faith lived out in ordinary, difficult places.
God Uses Every Season
What feels random in the moment may be preparation in disguise. God wastes nothing, and every season shapes us for what comes next.
Ripple Effect of Kindness: How Self-Talk and God’s Word Shape Generosity
When kindness starts in our thoughts, it ripples outward. God calls us to love our neighbors and to speak His truth to ourselves.
Faith for the Long Road: Trusting God Through Hard Seasons
Hard news rarely arrives without a backstory of faith. This devotional reflects on perseverance, friendship, and God’s presence when the waters feel deep.
Just Ask: When God Invites Us to Bring Every Need to Him
Why do we try to fix everything ourselves when God simply asks us to ask? This devotional shares two true stories of God’s provision—and the reminder that He cares about every need.