Do you know the phrase “safe place?” We may be told to find this “place” by TV meteorologists when storms are headed our way. Possibly you have such a place in your house or close by. But another type of storm has been on my mind recently and that is the “storms of life.” We don’t always see these storms approaching, but they come regardless. No one is immune to storms either, such as hardships, temptations, sufferings, and the like. Where is your “safe place” for these kinds of storms?

If you do not know God by name, I suggest you get to know Him. David presents God as Yahweh (Jehovah), the eternal protector. Jehovah is able to lift us above life’s storms and sustain as we travail thought them. Once you know Jehovah in all His glory, you will find the confidence to trust Him in all matters.

Seek him and find out!

Love & peace my friends…Stevo

The resolve to not stay spiritually parked takes effort.

The pursuit of spiritual treasure worth searching for takes initiative.

The passion for spiritual things that lacks knowledge is a tank of emotions that will eventually run empty.

The knowledge of spiritual things that leads to obedience is a clear path to authenticity.

And when all hypocrisy and showmanship is set aside, the teaching of God’s word will change hearts.

Seek – Do – Teach

The order matters!

Love & peace my friends…Stevo

Remember in school when you tried to write an essay and you got your paper back with “The Red Markings of Doom?” The memories are vague for me, but I know I got my fair share! So, you would edit and revise to the satisfaction of the teacher. Sometimes it seemed hopeless! But I love the fact that when I take God’s word into my heart, I am digesting spiritual food that is perfection! The Bible is flawless. And then in a grand, ironic twist, I see before my eyes “words in red.” And it is those words that inspire, rejuvenates, and strengthens my resolve to keep going. Thank you Jesus for every word you spoke. Because your words truly do revive my soul.

Love & peace my friends…Stevo

I have had mornings where I woke up late because I failed to set my alarm. I have had days where I woke to go to school and my truck failed to start. I have had days when I arrived in my classroom and the internet failed to launch. I have even had days where I showed up for an early tee time feeling so good about my golf game, but my golf game apparently failed to have its morning coffee! (IYKYK)

But I have NEVER started a day where God’s love, mercy and faithfulness was not waiting to greet me with a hearty “Good morning!”

And neither have you.

Love & peace my friends…Stevo

IF I wanted to watch Bad Bunny, I had a choice. No one makes it for me.

IF I wanted to watch Kid Rock, I had a choice. No one makes it for me.

IF I want to vote for a liberal, I have a choice. No one will make it for me.

IF I want to vote for a conservative, I have a choice. No one will make it for me.

If I want to hate, I make that choice. No one is going to make it for me.

IF I want to love, I make that choice. No one is going to make it for me.

Choices.

I have a choice.

I choose Jesus. And that makes every choice, much simpler.

Love and peace my friends…Stevo

Are you happy? Do you find happiness in the activities of life? A lot of us do. But what happens when, for example, that relationship that brought the feeling of happiness erodes? What happens when that “activity” that made you feel so full and good, actually ends up leaving you feeling empty inside? The happiness turns to sadness or bitterness. Yet, that’s the worldly life we live! Now, here’s a different question; do you have joy in your soul? Ah, that’s a different matter altogether! Joy of the soul gives you a foundation so that no one can tamper with. Because the source is not the relationship or the activity, the source is from the One who created you with a soul. May the joy that Jesus offers be your strength always and forever. Love & peace my friends…Stevo