Does God really expect me to fast?

Photo by David-Beale on Unsplash I began a 21-day discipline (fasting) last week. I tell you this because the insanity in the world is alarming, and I need answers to potentially life-changing questions. I also suggest this because of how different fasting is in my...

I declare Jesus is alive in 2024

Photo by Christian Buehner on Unsplash   Here are a few recent stories from various news outlets regarding Christians.   Famous author slammed after taking shots at ‘Bible,’ calling it a work of fiction. Newly elected Speaker of the House Rep....

2024: Will you take the challenge?

Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash   In 1994, a Vineyard Worship Pastor, Kelly Carpenter, penned a song amid a life-challenge.   Draw me close to you, is the song.   Here are some of the lyrics:   Draw me close to you Never let me go I lay it all...

2024: There is hope

As the waning hours 2023 tick away, I am reminded why I like this time of year. It gives me hope—hope of something better.   I have read numerous articles highlighting people’s opinions of 2023. The majority of them are glad it is over. Many are saying that 2023...

Oh, night that Christ was born

    Photo by Nick Fewing Unsplash   The song is titled O Holy Night and was written as a French poem in 1843.   It has played (at least parts of it) in my mind for a few weeks.   As I wondered why this Christmas song had been bouncing around...