I grew up watching my parents give to the church. I didn’t always know how much they gave, but I saw them give. They were also givers with their time and talents as well. I’m thankful for their example as it inspired and motivated me. I believe giving reveals my heart. If I’m giving to…
I remember years ago thinking how stupid it is to have a little wooden idol or even a gold covered idol that you call a god and worship that thing. That inanimate object is made from materials that come from the earth. I worship, serve and trust God who MADE the earth and the material…
I know that there are people who don’t believe that Jesus is the One and Only Son of God. I’m aware that there are people who will call me a “Jesus Freak” for believing that He is Who He claimed to be. He was more than just a good man. He was more than a…
I think it was Confucius who said, “Wherever you go, there you are”. I am in a busy season of life at the moment and I might be found at my office early in the morning or at a listing appointment, or a showing appointment, or even in the classroom teaching. I enjoy my work…
I walked with the Lord for several years and I still need to be reminded of these three commands. The Lord God is consistent throughout scripture about His values. He is so patient as we figure this out. He doesn’t give us what we deserve for sure. His Grace is crazy, and His love is…
Blog by Kristen Hicks Not many words have moved me like this one. It’s one that speaks almost in a whisper and then echoes itself in the distance, creating a reverent fear. One must never take this moment, this space, this chance, this Voice that speaks and changes everything, for granted. I must say, I…
I remember first hearing the phrase: “God is good, all the time and all the time, God is good”. I believe that God is good even when things that are happening in my life are not good. I don’t believe that my life is always good, but the God I serve is ALWAYS good. I…
I’m grateful for the ability to walk from one place to another. I confess that I could stand to do more walking for its good exercise. If I walk at a brisk pace, my heart gets exercise too. Walking with the Lord is also a good exercise. While I’m walking with the Lord, my heart/soul…
When I was growing up as a kid in Kentucky, I was one of five children. I didn’t know that we struggled financially. My parents ran a pretty tight ship. I knew that we didn’t have the same kind of money that my best friend’s family had – he had a mini-bike. I do remember…
These two words have multiple applications. I first heard them when someone was playing cards and they felt confident that the cards they were holding would win and the put all their chips in. I recently heard these words in reference to following the Lord. I do want to be fully committed, all in, when…