Author: gabriel

We have no control over how our soul feels. You can stand in the ocean waist-deep, and think that a wave is not going to knock you over. However, in spite of all you do you’re eating sand at the bottom of the sea. Some things you just have no…

I have a love-hate relationship with weeds. I hate them in my lawn and flowers, but they are beautiful along the roadside. Have you ever noticed the wonderful colors of weeds in the median of the road? Purples, yellows, lavenders, royal blues. Simply gorgeous! Remember how weeds got here to…

James 1:17 NIV— Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  Luke 12:32 NLT— “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.  Romans 8:32-33…

Martha Berry was the founder of the Berry School for needy children at Mount Berry, Georgia.  In 1932 she was named one of the 12 outstanding women in America.           The story is told of how Martha had asked Henry Ford for $1 million to assist her…

Religion is all about DO. Jesus is all about DONE. Religion says we can never do enough for God. Jesus says that He has done enough. Religion says work harder. Jesus says “Relax…” Religion says TRY. Jesus says TRUST Me. When is the last time you heard a religious pastor…

God has gifted each and every one of us uniquely. Exercising our gifts come very easily because we are gifted. It just flows naturally and comfortably. Lately the Lord has been encouraging me to get out of my comfort zone. It is easy for us to avoid doing things outside…

Marley is my buddy. He is our rescue toy poodle. We did not know how old he was when we became his “forever home,” but we think he is about 12 years old today. Over the last few weeks, we noticed him drinking tons of water which is a tale…

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit…Proverbs 18:21 NIV It rained the other night. As we drove into our driveway, we saw a frog in the middle of the road. It reminded me of a story that has a…

GOD judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; GOD looks into the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 MSG). One day I was in the grocery store and I noticed a biker guy with a do-rag on his head. He wore a blue jean jacket with the…

Rick, my good friend, is a master plumber. He is visiting our JOurneY family for a few months enjoying a reprieve from the Michigan winter. I was telling him how bad the water pressure in my house had been for a long time. He graciously volunteered to check our well…