Day 316: Thanksgiving—Trust

This series will take us through the month of November and is intended to be a devotional that encourages us to be grateful, even in times when being grateful is difficult. Be cautious of what you fear; what you fear you will worship, and what you worship reveals what you trust. Last week we celebrated […]

Day 309: Thanksgiving—A God Who Understands

This series will take us through the month of November and is intended to be a devotional that encourages us to be grateful, even in times when being grateful is difficult. We have a lot to be thankful for. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by people who just didn’t understand where you were coming […]

Day 295: A Man Named Jesus

I was once asked by a student, “Have you ever heard of a nam named Jesus?” Kid, if only you knew. What comes to mind when you hear the name Jesus? What emotions flood your heart? Do you remember the first time you heard this name? Or better yet, do you remember the first time […]

Day 288: Restless

This school year has been the worst since I became an educator. For those who do not know, I teach 2nd grade math. The kids are great, it’s not them. It’s everything else that supposedly goes into being a teacher. Since I went back to work I don’t sleep through the night; I wake up […]

Day 281: Purpose

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”‭‭ Proverbs‬ […]

Day 274: Anchored

What anchors your faith in God? What keeps you trusting in Him when life does not go how you thought? Sailors use anchors to stabilize their vassels when they dock so they do not drift away. Anchors ensure that despite the bobbing of the water, in the face of the wind, and even when a […]

Day 260: Spiritual Instability

Have you ever had periods in life where things seemed to not work out in your favor? It seemed like no matter where you turned there was another struggle or stressor present in your life. This restlessness started in one area but soon swept over other areas and it felt as though you had no […]

Day 246: Practicing the Presence of God

It has been a long five months apart from this space. This hiatus was not planned and if I can be transparent, it was purely out of frustration and anger with the Lord. There comes a time when not seeing eye to eye with God can cause us to become prideful; we feel as though […]

Day 92: To Be Guided by Grace

When I was sitting at the kitchen table at home in 2019 mulling over what to name this blog, several ideas popped into my head. Honestly, I can’t remember any of them but Guided by Grace wasn’t initially amongst the choices. How I landed on the title was writing a draft of the very first […]

Day 86: To Be Continued…

This post is dedicated to Brent Campbell. There’s a certain organization I’m joining and the motto is “Friendship is essential to the soul.” Brent, your friendship—your brotherhood—has meant the world to me. Brent, I love you more than words can express. We’ve been through so much together and I wish we could run it back. […]