Christmas to Me

Christmas to Me

(Excerpt from the book Kindred Travelers, by Kevin Murray) I remember when I was a young child how Christmas was to me—the sights, the sounds, the scents, the tastes, and mostly how it felt….magical. I thought Santa Claus to be the most awe-inspiring fellow there was....
The Journey of Bliss

The Journey of Bliss

This is the first of three messages which build upon one another and shall culminate in a peak of clarity—hopes the writer—and an enduring optimism about the goodness of why we are here. bliss: perfect happiness; great joy God has created all human souls such that...
The Truth Seeker’s Creed

The Truth Seeker’s Creed

I spent years in unbelief, followed by years of searching for truth wherever that led, followed by a moment when I realized Jesus was my Savior and I transferred my trust to Him. Intellectually, the following is what that journey looked like: THE TRUTH SEEKER’S...
Living on Holy Spirit Time

Living on Holy Spirit Time

As Christians, we’re designed to live on Holy Spirit time. Too often, though, we live on the world’s time, trying to attend to all our details apart from God. Then we get frustrated when we can’t complete our checklists.  All the while, God paves the way for anything...
The Secrets to Life

The Secrets to Life

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog, and for good reason: I’ve been hard at work creating an online mentorship program.  I’ve had a lot of time to think all this while, and you’ll be thrilled to know I have boiled down the secrets to a truly fulfilling life to...
This is Humility

This is Humility

“I’m humble and proud of it.” While we might not be dense enough to say so out loud, who among us hasn’t at least acted out these words? I’ve heard the word humility defined as the act or posture of lowering oneself in relation to others. But I like this definition I...