315 – Thank You For Your Service #faithbites #faithjourney Service Veterans Today is Veterans Day in the United States. A day to celebrate those who serve and have served in our armed forces. This is a time to thank those who have sacrificed their time, their energy, and in some cases their lives, to protect […]
November 3 – You Will Be Blessed
307 – You Will Be Blessed #faithbites #faithjourney Blessed Life, like faith, is a journey. We come and we go. We learn and we teach. Always changing but always staying the same. I know I probably sound like a fortune cookie but bear with me. Tonight, my wife and I were walking through Hobby Lobby and […]
October 27 – One Family of God
300 – One Family of God #faithbites #faithjourney family Before we get started, this is the 300th day of the year, meaning I have been writing #faithbites or sharing scripture for 300 days straight. I was hoping to have an uplifting message for #300 but today my heart breaks. I thank you all for reading and […]
Sept 2 – Sol has it totally together right? Wrong
245 – Sol has it totally together right? Wrong #faithbites #faithjourney together Scrolling through Facebook, you see wonderful pictures of vacations, well-behaving kids, promotions, houses, cars, and new opportunities. You go to work and ask “How are you doing, Buddy”? The response is anywhere from great to ok to just ducky, maybe no response. Then you […]
September 27 – Are You Enjoying Yourself?
270 – Are You Enjoying Yourself? #faithbites #faithjourney Enjoying “Are You Enjoying Yourself”? That was the question one of my advisors for my EdD asked me yesterday. I was meeting with two of them to discuss my dissertation, project, and life in general. When she said that, I asked: “Do you mean the dissertation or […]
July 26 – Are You a Fragile Diamond?
207 – Are You a Fragile Diamond? #FaithBites #FaithJournal Diamond You probably read the title of this #FaithBite and thought that was an oxymoron. Isn’t a Diamond the strongest material on Earth? If so, how can it be fragile? Before we get there, let’s talk about why this is the topic for today. I know […]
July 23 – Left Behind But Never Alone
205 – Left Behind But Never Alone #FaithBites #FaithJourney Left For most people, being left behind is a primal fear. You were forgotten, you are alone, you are vulnerable, and afraid. You don’t know if someone will come for you, help or hurt you or what to do next. Tonight, I was helping with vacation […]
June 10 – Salvation Only $100
#161of365 #FaithBites #FaithJourney Salvation Only $100 “Get your Salvation Here. Only $100. You can do whatever you want”. “Step right up. It’s so easy, anyone can do it”. Ok, so the first one isn’t true, the second is, but let me give you a little bit of backstory. I am pretty naive and gullible. I’ve […]
April 22 – When God isn’t enough
#112of365 #FaithBites #FaithJourney For the past 111 days, I’ve written about the power of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I’ve challenged you to listen to his Word and live by it. I’ve given many examples of his involvement in my life. But what happens when God isn’t enough? IllI answer that, at least for […]
April 16 – Calling Out
#106of365 #FaithBites #FaithJourney #LavaYou Today’s lesson is about calling out for love, support, and happiness. Today’s lesson is inspired by my oldest daughter and I told her I would give her credit where credit is due. This morning we were watching videos, singing, enjoying each other’s company while waiting for school. During our sing-a-long, one […]