Walk With Darrell

When was the last time you talked with a 2-year-old? I have made great strides in communication with little kids. When my granddaughter was 2-year-old she would use one syllable words to mean different things and she is starting to put 2 words together. I understand PaPa, she just says it with difference volumes when she means something different, I must figure out what the different volumes mean. An example of this was when we were going on a family walk. I was walking ahe

In thinking about fear, it seems like the future can be fearful. I can’t recall being afraid of the past and not really of the present, but the future can be terrifying. It is the unknown or the “what-ifs”. I have one of those personalities that I need to feel like I am in control of my future, and it gives me that comfortable (warm-fuzzy) feeling that everything is under control. However, when the times come when I am not in control and don’t know what the future will br

Over the few thousand years of mankind there has been many deities worshiped. The Ancient Egyptians worshiped over 1500 deities and Ancient Canaanites worshiped over 500 deities. The Israelites were called the “Nomads of YHWH” Now out of all those gods worshiped in those ancient times, there is only one God that is still around. The same God the “Nomads of YHWH” worshiped. That is our God, our Lord, and Savior. Friday and Saturday of Holy Week, Jesus had His trial, was cruc

I am currently watching the Series “The Chosen”. I think one of the things that is the most enlightening thing for me watching this is the humanity that they display in Jesus. I realized that when I think of Jesus, I think of him as our Lord and Savior, which He is. I know He came down to Earth as a man, but I never gave much thought of Jesus having fun with His friends. This series for example, shows Jesus at the wedding where He turned water into wine having fun laughing a

How to Have a Relationship with Christ What is the way for us to have a relationship with God? Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me”. John 14:6 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. “For unless you believe that I am He, you shall die in your sins” John 8:24 24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will

Does it ever feel that the storms you’re going through are never going to end? Our perspective is much different than God’s perspective. We see our storms and trials and think that they are never going to change. God understands they are here for a season. God’s favor lasts a lifetime; our weeping may last a night; but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 (NIV) 5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejo

In the Old Testament there were only certain individuals who had the privilege of being in the presence of God. There were some who even perished if they came into God’s presence unauthorized. God is holy and always has been holy. He hates sin. Moses had the privilege of talking with God and hearing God talk to him. Jesus talked with God daily. The bible says, Jesus rose early to go speak to God the Father in prayer. Because of our faith in Jesus, we can enter directly into G

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Life is a delicate balancing act, of walking a fine line of being over-committed with so many things that seem important. It is easy to fall prey to pride when you end up trying to do too much. It is also easy t

As believers, we are not exempt from having to deal with bitterness. If we don’t deal with bitterness in our lives, it can become a poison that erodes our optimism, shatter our joy, and kills our ability to love others. A bitter person goes through life with a heart that doesn’t function fully. It can spill out into our relationships, which leads to regret, pain, grief, hatred, spite, and spiritual poverty. God doesn’t intend for us to live with bitterness. When bitterness a

1 Thessalonians 5:18 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do we have a tendency not to thank God for the good things He has given us? In our hectic lives, it is easy for us to not make time to give God thanks for all He has done. If we look at our lives and start counting our blessings, we are amazed at how we are so blessed. Erwin Lutzer said, “A Christian who walks by faith accepts all circumstances from God. He thanks God whe

I started reading the book of Daniel this week. It is so enjoyable reading Daniel, and this book is so inspiring for Christians to follow Daniel’s example. To be like Daniel would be to stand on God’s principles in our life. Daniel was a young Israelite living in exile in Babylon, yet he still follows God. What an example Daniel provides. He is a man willing to stand alone. It did not matter that the leadership of Babylon insisted on a particular diet. He knew he was right a

When we get angry, we have probably said some things that we later regret saying. If we are honest, we all have probably done that at one time or another (my hand is up). The problem is once those words are out you can’t bring them back. In the book of James, it talks about the tongue and how it is full of deadly poison. James 3:8 (NIV) 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Your words can also be used to calm a situation. In

Two thousand years ago, Jesus showed us how we should respond to the kind of hate-driven barriers that oppress people who are different. In John 4:7 it starts the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan women. Who were the Samaritans? The Samaritans were a despised and powerless minority of no perceived value to the Jews in those days. John 4 vs 9 it says, “ Jews do not associate with Samaritans”. Jesus chose a Samaritan woman, and she wasn’t just any women. She had a history of

Life can be difficult if not brutal. It can be marked by pain, loss, grief, broken relationships, and ill health. No one can avoid all...

Romans 12:11-13 (NIV) 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in...

Terri and I were asked how we handle worry. Worry is a form of fear. First question for us was do we ever worry, and the second question...

John 3:16 “16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish...

Psalm 97:1 (NKJV) “The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice;” As believers, God promises that we can experience abundance and joy. Okay,...

We are an impatient people. When a crisis comes up and we take it to the Lord in prayer, we need to wait for His answer. For an example,...

Do you have one of those activities in life that gives you enjoyment, and then at the same time can be downright frustrating? For me...