I would not say I’m creative, things just come naturally to me. I do the things I like. Writing down what I learn along this journey called life.
I also like to bake, I like putting a few ingredients together to make something delicious.
Fellowshipping With The World
“Have no fellowship with the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even reprieve them” -Ephesians 5:11
This means that believers should not participate in, condone, or associate with sinful, evil, or worldly activities, but instead of actively expose and oppose them through whole living and truthful speech, demonstrating the contrast between light and darkness.
It’s a call to live righteously and bring Finn to white to encourage repentance, not to remain silent or tolerant of evil.
Many churches preach tolerance, but God does not speak about tolerance in the Bible. I think it’s important to Remember that Jesus is coming back as a lion not as the lamb He came as.
Deeds of darkness are sinful, immoral, or secretive actions that do not honor God and bring no good fruit for people, like lust, deceit, drunkenness, or envy.
King David prayed in Psalm 19:14, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Having no fellowship means not joining in, partnering with, or being tolerant of activities of lust, deceit, or drunkenness, or envy. Avoid them completely, even by association.
Doing this can be difficult, because as humans who live in a broken world, and can be hard not to find ourselves in these situations. And it’s even harder to speak up or avoid every situation.
We are called not to only avoid them, but to actively expose or correct them, or bring them to light by living a holy life and speaking truth, even if it means confronting sin within the church or our communities.
God’s children are called “children of light” and we should live in the opposite realm of darkness, which represents sin and separation from God.
Living for God is not passive, it is an active opposition to evil through holy living and compassionate confrontation that can lead people to repentance.
Ephesians 5:1 tells us, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Imitators, we are to copy the behaviors and actions God. And godchildren, we are to imitate His character and His actions. I believe this is why Jesus came to show us the example of this. 
We are to walk in love as Jesus loved us and gave Himself up for us. As members of God’s family and now imitators of Him, we are to live a sacrificial life towards others. Welcoming strangers into our lives, and loving them sacrificially, and proclaiming the gospel to them so that they too, may know the sacrificial, welcoming love of God. Part of imitation is to love others as Jesus loved us. He loved us with sacrificial love. He gave His life for us, therefore we must give our lives for others.
Living in a way that out words and deeds are pleasing to God involves, speaking truth with love, offering encouragement, showing compassion, forgiving others, and aligning our speech with biblical teachings on kindness and obedience, reflecting God’s character in daily interactions that honor Him.
This means be mindful of your tongue, speaking to build others up, and letting our words fall from a heart focused on serving God and showing His love in action, even when it’s difficult.
The Reading Place
Daily writing prompt
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?
If I were to build my own reading and writing nook. It would be by a window, so I could have a view of nature and natural scenery, and a small bookcase.
Those Who Deny Jesus
People deny Jesus, yet His name alone unsettled the world.
Governments forbid it, cultures mock it, demons tremble before it, and persecuted saints cling to it even in death (James 2:19, Mark 1:24). You do not suppress a name that is empty -you silence a name that carries authority, truth, and judgment (Revelation 12:11).
The hatred of Jesus in this fallen age is itself a witness that He is exactly who He declared Himself to be: Lord, King, and the only Savior (John 14:6).
The question is not whether Jesus is real.
The question is whether you will repent, believe the gospel, and now before Him, or be forced to bow when He returns in Glory.
“Therefore God also highly exalted Him, and gave him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Yeshua every knee should now, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Yeshua the Messiah is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” -Philippians 2:9-11
The Blessed State Of Righteousness -Psalm 112
Favorite Vehicle
My favorite vehicle is one a drove around was a 2013 Inferno Orange Chevy Camaro. I would have driven the car for ever, but a Camaro and ice packed roads don’t mix.
Church People vs God’s People
There is an important distinction scripture that we often blur.
Church people go to church.
God’s people are the church.
The church building was never meant to be a building that we attend once a week. It was meant to be a place of fellowship for people who need repentance, love, and transformation. It’s a place where people can get together and learn about God, feel Him, and worship Him.
Jesus didn’t say, “By this everyone will know you are My disciples, if you attend services.”
He said, “They would know us by our love“ (John 13:35).
Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 3:16that, “You yourselves are God’s temple, and God’s Spirit dwells in you.“
That can be both sobering and freeing.
It means:
Faith isn’t inherited by proximity.
Salvation isn’t proven by attendance.
Discipleship isn’t measured by activity
What matters is whether Jesus is formed in us.
The goal had never been to create church consumers. The goals have always been to form living stones.
“You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Yeshua the Messiah” – 1 Peter 2:5
So the question should be do you carry the presence of God into the world? It isn’t do you go to church?
Does Jesus rule your life and do others encounter Him through you?
Because buildings don’t change the world. People filled with the Holy Spirit do. The church is a place to learn how to be the best disciples for God we can be.
The Year I Was Born
In 1967 many Americans opposed the Vietnam War and the stance against communism. On the soldiers’ return, they were shunned, hated and blamed for being a part of it and were treated like traitors. Many didn’t understand they were only following orders.
The government used the soldiers as scapegoats. And then they were abused by their lack of care. I believe many soldiers suffered because they followed orders. It was a bad situation for all involved.
Americans are still fighting communism today. The evil power play of people who want to control every aspect of our lives. I believe it is an instrument of evil.
If you do your research you will find communism on other countries has never worked and it never will.
A Good Judge of Character
The Bible talks about gifts of discernment. It is in sight to judge realities, revealing the true nature of people. 1 Corinthians 12:10 mentions this gift from God. I believe I have the gift of discernment when others are around me.
I have natural abilities to tell whether the person is good or not, or if they’re just wearing a mask for deception purposes.
Soul Care
Principles for a healthy soul
I have been thinking about my journey through life, and how I changed my entire life. I went from my life being like a “dumpster fire,” to having a life I could be proud of. I decided I would write down the principles that God led me to heal.
Caring for your soul is a process of getting unstuck by cleaning out old hurts, sins, bitterness, and secrets to make room for joy, peace, freedom and fullness. It is a deliberate deep clean of your inner world.
It’s an ongoing process, like cleaning a house, it requires intention and repeated effort to invite healing and spiritual growth.
The key principles are the following:
- Introspection and Awareness
It’s gently looking inward, noticing emotions, thoughts, and hidden pains the hold us captive.
- Repentance and Confession
Honestly name and turn away from sins or harmful patterns, and confessing our secrets to God.
- Forgiveness
Released resentment by forgiving those who hurt you and forgiving ourselves for past mistakes.
- Healing Wounds
Allow God to minister to deep-seated hurts and scars from past experiences that create space for emotional release.
- Break Patterns
Identify and disrupt negative family or personal cycles like fear, anxiety, or addiction, anything that hinders your soul.
- Secure your identity
Root your worth in God’s love, not your past or performance, for true security.
- Find Freedom
Overcome fears and spiritual bondage through faith, surrender, and deliverance.
Doing Things For Fun
The Christmas season brings festive parties, simple gifts, and food. The last thing I did was go to a party with a few friends. Good friends are about connection and making memories and exchanging small gifts at Christmas time.
Praising God Through The Storm
Praising God in the storms of life, trusting His plan, and finding strength in His presence can transform hardship into spiritual growth by focusing on His unchanging character rather than circumstances leads to perseverance, deeper faith, and hope.
It’s an active choice to acknowledge His sovereignty, even when He seems distant. It can refine our faith and build endurance.
How can we praise him through the trials of this life?
- Shift Your Focus
Instead of dwelling on the problem, focus on God’s nature and promises, acknowledging Him as worthy of praise regardless of our situation.
2. Pray Honestly
Pour out your fears and doubts to God, asking for guidance and strength, trusting that He is present (even though you can feel Him) and has a perfect plan.
3. Praise and Thanksgiving
Actively thank God and sing His praises, remembering past deliverances and trusting His future provision.
4. Meditate on Scripture
I use verses like Psalm 34:1 or Philippians 4:6-7
“I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth” -Psalm 34:1
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Messiah Yeshua” -Philippians 4:6-7
5. Cultivate a Habit
Develop a lifestyle of praise, making it a regular practice so it becomes easier during tough times. 
“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Messiah Yeshua toward you” -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
6. Lean on other believers
Share your struggles and encourage others in corporate praise and fellowship.
Trials test and build, perseverance, character, and hope. It refined faith and draws us closer to God, and proves His faithfulness.
By choosing to worship and praise God, we acknowledge God’s sovereignty, find strength in His presence, and experience His peace that surpasses understanding.
From Pity to Praise 