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Developing a Deeper Relationship with God

We all long to be close to others. What if we were designed to be close with God? This episode describes this longing and how to make practical steps forward in our relationship with God.

Calling, part I (republished from Fruitfulsteps.wordpress.com, December 28, 2014)

Following is a reflection I wrote for a website a few years ago when I was first hearing a call to ministry. I want to share this journey, which has been all by the grace of God, and all for the glory of God. Like newborn babies, we grow to maturity one milestone at a time. I was only 3 years old the first time I spoke to God. Having just lied to my mother about how many cookies I’d eaten, I knew I’d done something wrong.  I asked God to forgive me for all the naughty things I had ever…

In Grace and Truth

What could I say that would possibly change my corner of the world? Perhaps that’s the one question that keeps me from writing more than any other. And yet my heart races and even overflows with thoughts of encouragement for those within my circle of influence. I am a Christ follower. I believe in the Scriptures, yet, daily I see them misunderstood, misrepresented, and yes, even loathed. The joy of my life is as a spectacle hung in front of the world to be mocked. Then I am reminded of Psalm 22:7. In a prophetic word about Jesus we read:…