But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33, ESV) It’s as if the minute we are born into this world, at least in the western world we live in, we are told to do for ourselves as soon as possible.  Independence is [...]

God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. (James 4:6, NIV) Self promotion always leads to demotion in the Kingdom of God.  All of the values of the Kingdom were illustrated in the life that Jesus lived here on earth.  From the beginning to the end, everything was different and peculiar but intriguing [...]

The greatest among you will be your servant.  For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Matthew 23:11-12, NIV) So the last will be first, and the first will be last." (Matthew 20:16, NIV) When most people think of the word, great, they envision notable accomplishment, a [...]

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Galatians 6:9-10, NIV) There are two kinds of people [...]

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  2 Corinthians 9:6, NIV Instant.  That’s how we like things.  We want as much as we can get with as little effort as we can give.  We do not like to wait.  If we are waiting in line [...]

“No one can serve two masters.  Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve both God and money.”  Matthew 6:24, NIV Gravity is an accepted and affirmed law of nature.  It is something that we cannot see, but [...]

Several years back a movie titled, Groundhog’s Day, perfectly illustrated the life and frustration of someone stuck with each day feeling much the same.  The premise of the movie is simple.  The main character wakes up each day to the same day everyday.  No one else is aware of the time loop except for the [...]

Ever feel like you’re walking through difficult times for what feels like forever with no relief in sight?  Ever feel alone, misunderstood and misguided?  Ever wonder why things just do not seem to go your way?  And do you ever wonder why that feeling never changes? What is stuck? A forty year journey that by [...]