I would like to make a challenge to you. Take some time to read Isaiah 61. Read the text in more than one translation. This is easy to do with a smart phone. Allow the prophets ancient words to penetrate your heart and mind.

The Bible is not merely a historical record book. It is a studied story with every detail being important. You see, the Bible (God’s Word) connects the dots in our lives. We begin to see the prophecy come alive. The entire story is vastly important. As we emerge our lives in Scripture, we begin to realize - we are living part of the story!

One thing to understand about walking with Jesus, it is not going to be easy, but it will be awesome! God’s plan is not a bunch of religious ideas and spiritual talk. God’s plan is US and our lives. God’s great love and purposes for each one of us are worked out in the challenges, messes, and storms of daily life. And He chooses to do that with each one of us, just as we are!

Have you ever enjoyed a really good meal?

Here is a key piece to understanding what your purpose is today. You were created by a loving God. Now as a follower of Jesus you are filled with God’s Spirit. Give that a minute or two to sink into your heart.

The storms of life seem to come out of nowhere and catch us completely off guard. The big question is how do we defend our seemingly fragile lives from the challenges of life? So what do we do?