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Sustained by the Word

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsFebruary 1, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” ( John 4:4 ) Just as food sustains us physically, the Word of God sustains us spiritually. In Matthew 4:4, Matthew documents what Jesus said when Satan tried to tempt Jesus in…

Growing and Maturing in 2018

Growth, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJanuary 1, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Year of Growth A new year is upon us. Often you will see a newspaper or television news story about the first baby born in the new year in a specific hospital or city. Often pictured are the parents holding their tiny and fragile newborn child. Both mom and dad are gleaming as they…

Light Shine Bright

Encouragement, Tim's Writings, UnityDecember 11, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I sat in my seat in the arena next to my bride. We were in the upper bowl, the lights were off and the arena was dark. Appearing gradually, a lone spotlight pierced the darkness and highlighted a man. He sat alone at the piano. His fingers slowly hit key after key creating something beautiful…

Philadelphia

Hardship, Tim's Writings, TrialsNovember 6, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today I woke up in Philadelphia. I didn’t plan on waking up in Philadelphia. I was supposed to wake up this morning in warm and sunny Orlando. But something happened beyond my control. Something I had no say in or control over. I had a choice. I had a choice between getting angry and frustrated…

One Small Stone

Tim's WritingsNovember 6, 20162KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Reaching into his shepherd’s bag and taking out a stone, he hurled it with his sling and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank in, and Goliath stumbled and fell face down on the ground. So David triumphed over the Philistine with only a sling and a stone, for he had no sword. …

Compassion

Compassion, Tim's WritingsAugust 1, 20162KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I was reading in Luke 7 this morning and came across the account when there was a large crowd following Jesus. Jesus had just recently miraculously healed the centurion’s servant. I’m sure they were in awe of what had just happened. They must have still been talking about it with excited tones and joyful hearts.…

Footprints in the Snow

Encouragement, Tim's Writings, TrialsFebruary 16, 20164KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I started walking into work around 6:30 one day this past week. The sun was just starting to light the morning sky. I could see maybe 20 feet in front of me, but not much else. It had just snowed during the night. There was a fresh dusting of white, powdery snow on the sidewalk…

Little Foxes Along the Path

Tim's WritingsJanuary 3, 20162KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one--the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts,…” That quote is from the C.S. Lewis book, “The Screwtape Letters”. It’s a fictional book authored from the viewpoint of a senior demon instructing a lesser demon, his nephew, on how to guide the…

My Obstructed View

Confession of Sin, Forgiveness, Tim's WritingsSeptember 22, 20152KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Last winter we had a really cold day. It wasn’t a “I should wear a jacket today” cold day. It was a “My nose hairs turned into icicles when I breathed through my nose” kind of cold day. I remember I had to run home from work to get something. Luckily, we only live one…

Stand Firm in the Authority You’ve Been Given

Leadership, Tim's WritingsSeptember 1, 20154KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I’ve had many roles in my 44 years: • I’ve been an Assistant Manager of a national restaurant chain that employed over 50 employees and served hundreds of people per day. • I managed a coffee shop that had people waiting to get in at 6 o’clock in the morning and was steadily…