Six Simple Yet Powerful Words

My pastor leads people to Christ, whether for the first time or the hundredth time, with a simple prayer, “Jesus, I give you my life.” I have repeated this prayer dozens of times as part of corporate and private worship. Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lent season, the six-week period …

God’s Presence Comforts

“I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your Presence!” Psalm 139:7 I know God and experience His Presence as I pray and meditate on Him, and His Word. When I focus my attention upon His Presence and His love, fear goes away. His love washes over me, cleanses me …

My Why

I have experienced renewal and hope through my relationship with God and I wanted a way to share it, so more people might receive encouragement through an encounter with God. I meditate on Scripture (God’s Word) and write what God shows me. I call these “words of encouragement,” as applying God’s Word “prepares and equips …