My Faith Journeys 🚶- Series

Stories of walking back to God, discovering His joy and peace, and sharing the journey of faith with others. These journeys reflect both the blessings of growing closer to God and experiencing His promises, as well as the honest struggles and occasional backslides along the way.

A beach scene from a dream. Sometimes there are two sets of footprints, side by side. Other times, there's a single set of footprints. Always present is the white dove, signifying the Holy Spirit of God. — One set of footprints doesn’t mean we’re alone.

The Image is from “Footprints”. My post on that is at: (coming soon)

Donnie, a Havanese dog: One of the canine family members who are part of: God Prepared Me for Cancer Through Three Special Dogs

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How can I be angry at him? He’s dying.

An old piece of writing resurfaced from a season of waiting — cancer decisions, daily vet trips, and the slow ...

"present?" 4 times, in a large format that looks like wood. In each lone the font gets larger.

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God is there when we need Him – Psalm 3

Psalm 3 pulls us back to the truth that God’s help isn’t always immediate, but it is always real. David’s ...

An oil painting style image of Jesus before the crucifixion, with the crown of thorns on His head.

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We make our relationship with God so difficult – Psalm 2

Psalm 2 shows how easily we complicate our relationship with God. The psalm exposes our instinct to resist Him, even ...

Can we really ask – God where are you?
July 30, 2026
Is it okay to ask, "God, where are you?" Whether you are a believer, seeker, or skeptic, see how the prophet Habakkuk wrestled with this exact question.
Playing by Our Own Rules
July 28, 2026
We love rules when they work to our advantage—and ignore them when they don't. From boardroom games to everyday life, we tend to treat rules as optional... until enforcement catches up with us. A look at how we cheat, why we hide from accountability, and what happens when the grace period eventually ends.
Don’t Let Your Skills Atrophy: Don’t settle for less #03
July 26, 2026
“He wants a child's heart, but a grown-up's head.” – C.S. Lewis. Don’t allow your mental or spiritual skills to atrophy—here is why using your mind is essential to loving God and growing as a believer.
Would a Christian Make a Deal With the Devil?
July 23, 2026
When political leaders posture as spiritual gatekeepers, many Christians are lulled into trading allegiance to Christ for false promises of power. Would a Christian knowingly make a deal with the devil—or are we falling for a counterfeit savior?
Whose Justice Is Higher: God, International Criminal Court, or United States?
July 22, 2026
When nations claim ultimate authority, something deeper happens inside us. This reflection invites you to look closely at what your view of justice reveals about the god you trust—often without realizing it.
Why were Adam and Eve kicked out of the Garden of Eden?
July 11, 2026
A reflection on Genesis 2–3 exploring how miscommunication, second‑hand understanding, and silence shaped the moment Adam and Eve left the garden. Not the whole story — just one human pattern we still recognize today.
Free Will in the Garden of Eden
July 10, 2026
Free Will in the Garden of Eden explores whether Adam and Eve truly had the freedom to choose. This short, accessible reflection looks at the Fall and why real love requires real choice.
The problem of “church words” no one else understands
July 7, 2026
Many people feel lost when Christians use words that only make sense to church insiders. This reflection explores how our language can shut people out — and how a little clarity and humility can make faith more welcoming for everyone.
Faith requires trust: taking a risk on something we can’t see
July 3, 2026
Faith often asks us to trust God with things we can’t yet see. It feels risky, even unsettling, until we realize this is how God has always invited people to walk with Him. Noah trusted a warning no one else believed. Romans 8 reminds us that hope grows in the waiting. This reflection explores how […]
Is The Next Life Going to Be Boring?
June 25, 2026
A look at our hopes, fears, and assumptions about the next life - and how Scripture offers a far more vibrant, grounded, and imaginative future than clouds and harps. If Heaven comes to Earth, what does that mean for the life we long for?