Let me state the obvious – we are living in unprecedented and uncertain times.  We are dealing with a nasty virus that now impacts virtually all aspects of our life: our families, our health, our finances, our future plans, our daily routines, and our faith.  In many ways, we face crossroads that we never anticipated, Read more

We are currently experiencing a world-wide epidemic of fear.  This fear is leading people to irrational shopping and hoarding behaviors.  People have begun to distance themselves from people and businesses with Asian names. Fear does not bring out the best in us. Fear has plagued mankind since Genesis 3.  Fear’s father is Satan whose goal Read more

One of the painting concepts I have learned is that perspective is crucial in creating a painting that is pleasing to the eye.  Merriam-webster.com provides this definition of perspective: “the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance.”  When I sense a problem with a painting, I often make a quick diagnosis Read more

Almost two years ago, the Lord called me to create a website to post devotionals and paintings.  As I was preparing my website, one well-meaning friend told me that if I was going to have a site, I needed at least six months of material prepared in advance. I had zero! Over the last few Read more

I recently changed my phone’s search engine default, switching from one engine to another.  As we all do, I use my phone’s search engine to find answers to questions. It sometimes helps me find solutions to everyday problems I encounter. Because my mind works in strange ways, I started thinking about my spiritual default.  When Read more

I recently read something online that said that the year 2020 was the year of perfect vision.  I thought that was pretty clever and began thinking about perfect spiritual vision.  What would that look like? Perhaps, perfect spiritual vision would be a state of constantly seeing all things from God’s perspective, rather than my own Read more

For Christians, Christmas is a time to celebrate the arrival of Jesus our Savior over 2,000 years ago.  It is a time to remember God’s most extravagant gift to mankind.  This season calls us into a fresh sense of wonder at the price that God was willing to pay so that you and I could Read more

Every November, people in the United States suddenly have an increased interest in an attitude of gratitude. With the Thanksgiving holiday in sight, we take the time to recognize the many blessings that are in our lives each day. This is special time of the year and for many people, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday Read more

If you have noticed that I have not been as regular as usual in posting new devotionals, I’m here to tell you that, astonishingly, I have a really good excuse.  Sometimes God interrupts us as we are following His plan.  Sometimes He has a bit of a detour that He wants us to make.  That Read more

When the Holy Spirit gives me a topic or verse on which to build a devotional, more often than not, it contains a message that I need.  Most of the time, I am writing to me.  It is my prayer that God uses my weaknesses and the words which He provides to strengthen others who Read more