I really believe one of the things the Lord is doing right now is “stirring” … stirring up His Spirit in our hearts like a nourishing and piping hot soup on a cold winter’s day. Not so we feel a little warmer and cozier, but so that His presence may be manifested in real and tangible ways - in this cold, broken world.Jesus didn’t leave us alone. When He ascended, He sent the Holy Spirit—the Helper...  Read More

The Helper Within Have you ever felt like you're trying to navigate life on your own, carrying burdens too heavy to bear? What if I told you that as a believer, you were never meant to carry those things alone - you were not meant to walk alone—you have a Helper, a Counselor, an Advocate living within you?  Read More

What do you want to be when you grow up? You may say ... I still don't know! You're not alone - many of us don't figure that one out till later on in life. What's your purpose? Would it surprise you to know it's imprinted on your Spiritual DNA by your Divine Creator? -Just waiting for you to find it out? If so - check this out ...   Read More

Taking Up Your Cross: What It Really Means to Follow JesusPsalm 23 begins with a profound declaration: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."If this is true for you, so are all the promises contained in this awesome Psalm – and especially v6: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." This challenges us though - to ...  Read More

Living On Purpose: (Or … what in the world am I here for?)Life has a way of stopping us in our tracks. Sometimes it's a health crisis, a sudden loss, or an unexpected turn that makes us pause and ask the hard questions: Why am I here? What's this all for? What's my purpose?These aren't just mere musings, they're soul-deep questions that demand real answers. Those answers I believe are - baked righ...  Read More

Living a Life of Love and Meaning -In a world increasingly marked by despair, confusion, and a crisis of purpose, there's a universal question that echoes in the hearts of the living:"What's My Purpose?" – (Why am I here?)Perhaps you've found yourself lying awake at night, wrestling with this very question. Maybe you've looked around at the chaos of modern life— the endless negative news cycle, th...  Read More

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As we approach Thanksgiving, let's take a moment to reflect on gratitude - even amid hardship. The early Pilgrims faced unimaginable loss—half of those who arrived on the Mayflower didn't survive that first year. Yet they still gave thanks to God. This perspective reminds - that thanksgiving isn't dependent on perfect circumstances, but on recognizing God's presence and providence in every season....  Read More

The Power Within: Rediscovering Your Spiritual AuthorityHave you ever felt powerless in the face of darkness? Have you experienced moments when the weight of the world pressed down so heavily that you wondered if you had any strength left to stand? Perhaps you've faced spiritual battles, emotional turmoil, or circumstances that seemed utterly overwhelming. If so, you're not alone—and there's somet...  Read More

I don’t know … perhaps it’s just me – but today’s world feels different than the one I grew up in. You too? I know … duh - it is!  I’m sure that – our parents and grandparents – in the 60’s and 70’s said the same. I can still hear my Italian Grandfather who didn’t speak “the English” very well (but he tried) – tell me the Beatles – were of “the devil”. Perhaps Grand-Pa  ... but I sure loved the “L...  Read More

In our spiritual journey, we often have times where we feel stagnant, delayed, disappointed or downright defeated. But what if these moments are actually opportunities for revival and growth?The story of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile offers great insights into our own spiritual renewal. Imagine a group of exiles, finally returning home after 70 years, tasked with re...  Read More

Discovering the Holy Spirit's Transformative PresenceHave you ever felt like you're running on empty, trying to live out your faith through sheer willpower?Many Christians find themselves in this position, unaware that there's a wellspring of power available to them. This power isn't something we conjure up ourselves – it's the mighty presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. The concept of ...  Read More