AM I DOING WHAT GOD CALLED ME TO DO? There is a question that doesn’t shout. It waits. It waits until the house is quiet. Until the sermon is preached and the chairs are stacked and the lights are off. Until you’ve done the faithful thing for the hundredth time and nobody noticed. Then it…
Answering the Difficult Question Series (1 of 10)
WHAT IS TROUBLING ME NOW MORE THAN USUAL? A Reflection from the Jubber Journal There are seasons when trouble feels familiar, like old friends who visit too often. Then there are seasons when something shifts — and the weight settles differently. More heavily. More persistently. I won’t pretend otherwise: something is troubling me now more…
Inaugural Sermon 10.4.2026
I can hardly remember the last time I actually stood in front of a gathering to preach. This past Sunday I had the honor of sharing with our local church on Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 In my own ability I know I am not worthy, and so it was very humbling and I am ever grateful for…
Finding Hope in Discouragement: A Christian’s Guide
Have you ever started your day and right out the gate you just have this overwhelming sense of discouragement? Yes, even Christians get to deal with being discouraged! It can take a comment out of left field, or a frowned response to something you say, or an email that bends your ear. Discouragement is something…
Faith that is THIS big will accomplish much!
I have been wondering lately what it means to have faith in Jesus, and as I read this verse it encourages me to know that every believer, in essence at least has faith the size of a mustard seed. Below is a short insightful study to encourage application when we face situations that require faith…
How to shine for Jesus
Daniel 12:3 says “But the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavenly expanse. And those bringing many to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever.” This verse put the spotlight on how we can shine for Jesus, even when we don’t feel like it, which in this current day is no…
Ordination and Commissioning
When we talk about “the Lord called me into ministry” sometimes this is an easy and automatic transition that can take place in a short space of time, in other instances it is a process that may span decades. After I accepted Jesus Christ into my life as my Lord and Savior, at the age…
Formation BEFORE Recognition
In modern day environments we find that people want to be recognized for their roles, their participation and their involvement in the local church community. This is a flawed process in as much as it elevates the person to a rank within the body before the person has been able to walk on a pathway…
Two Worlds Apart: What Life Really Looks Like in Zimbabwe vs. the USA
A tale of two lifestyles If you’ve ever wondered how drastically daily life can vary across borders, comparing Zimbabwe and the United States offers a striking illustration. These two nations are continents apart—not just geographically, but economically, culturally, and in the everyday rhythms that define existence for their residents. Yet this isn’t a story of…
Navigating Life with Christ in 2026: A Pathway to Purpose
July 2026 is almost behind us, the world continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for our faith journeys. I was thinking to myself and wanted to share some practical ways to navigate your life with Christ in this dynamic era. 1. Embrace Digital Discipleship: In an age dominated by technology, online communities can…