Author Archives: zrandrews

Uncertain times is the phrase of today. Focusing with this mind-set can set the stage for discouragement and hopelessness. The perspective that produces encouragement and hope is focusing on what is certain. One thing for certain is that the Lord through the Bible and the Holy Spirit gives us truths to concentrate and rest on.Continue reading “One Thing for Certain…”

God never promised us that the world would be free of chaos and trouble. But what Jesus did say, “…let your heart NOT be troubled or afraid” John 14: 27c. Prior to this imperative, Jesus gave comforting information to help guard our troubling hearts. So, allow me to remind you that this comforting information canContinue reading “Finding Peace”

There were three women conversing about life. For the sake of this article: their names are Alisa, Betty, & Mary. Alisa asked the two ladies have they ever felt lonely. Betty, asked her why. Alisa stated that she was experiencing an overwhelming feeling of loneliness. Betty said to her, but you have a husband, children,Continue reading “A Void”

The Vision Board is a new fad that has become quite popular since Oprah Winfrey’s endorsement of a specific book. The idea is that if you can visualize your dreams and goals, they will materialize based on the energy or mode of thinking. This new age craze has gotten the credit for many blessings. MyContinue reading “Vision”

Blessings Saints!! I have missed our fellowship. I am currently experiencing God’s faithfulness on a mission trip abroad. I am humbled and privileged to see the vastness of God. He indeed is the King of glory. He is God of all creation and every nation. As Jesus walked the earth and modeled the missionary journeyContinue reading “Psalm 24”

If anyone has ever received an email or letter from me, you may have seen my valediction “serving with gladness”. This is not just some catchy phrase that I use to evoke a response for any kind of exaltation. Serving with gladness is my aim. Do I miss the mark at times? …certainly. However, missingContinue reading “Serving with Gladness”

At the end of Apostle Paul’s journey, he wrote to his ‘protege’ Timothy, “7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only butContinue reading “Live With the End in Mind”

Is there anything in your heart that is a recurring thought? You are fixated with it. That particular thought or practice gives you a since of comfort and pleasure. You think about it almost to the point of obsession. You try to figure out how to cozy up to it. When you finally get aContinue reading “The Object of My Affection”

So often I hear the term growth or maturity. I would like to speak to those words describing spiritual movement as a Christian. I hear things like, “I sure have grown or thank God I am a Christian because if I wasn’t I would have ______. You fill in the blank with your foothold orContinue reading “A Wonderful Change”

My journey is reflective of glad days and sad days. This 365-day-a-year journey is not ordinary or routine, even though every single day is a battle. Every battle is different even if the sin which I toil with can sometimes be the same. This journal entry was conceived when my life became an all-out targetContinue reading “The Win”