“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:13 (NIV) The red light flashing on the monitor above, where his body quietly lay, silently warned of what was ahead. Slowly, the dawn was rising. Days had quickly transitioned from hours to minutes. After almost three days by his side, I signaled to my brother. Things are changing. Now is the time. Gently, we held our uncle's hands as we kissed his pale head. Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord. He quickly and peacefully slipped out of our hands and into His Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Being Fruitful Versus Busy?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We will continue unraveling the mystery of the water well and the lessons learned along the way in January 2023. But let's use the last post of 2022 to discuss margin because margin can be a game-changer for 2023. Let's think of margin as giving God enough space to ask and do the unexpected. Few paint a better picture of the power of margin than Bob Goff. If you've ever read the book, Everybody, Always by Bob Goff, you know Bob is an incredible storyteller and has a knack for sharing amazing Continue Reading
When is the best time to pray (continued)?
Part 2. It was around midnight when we received the call. A surgical patient staying overnight for care was experiencing low blood pressure, a high heart rate, low oxygenation, and was diaphoretic. The nurse's report conveyed shock, specifically hypovolemic shock. Two anesthetists and one surgeon headed over to assess the patient. Part of me agonized over staying behind. My stomach seized, recognizing the seriousness of our predicament. If the nurse's assessment was accurate, our patient needed fluids. More importantly, she needed Continue Reading
What is the first thing we should expect when we decide to obey God?
Although most cannot literally relate to Peter taking a step outside the boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee, many can metaphorically understand his dilemma. We want to take a leap of faith or dare an impossible task. We want to walk on water. But we are also afraid of the winds that blow. And since we are not literally in a boat, we shouldn't expect physical wind. But we also shouldn't be surprised when we experience obstacles to obedience as soon as we decide to follow God. That's exactly what happened to us when we agreed to Continue Reading