What is the true meaning of life? The Westminster Catechism reminds us that we were created for a clear purpose: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. When life gets cluttered with busyness and distractions, it's time to slow down, refocus on our Creator, and find true rest in Him.
The Renewal of the Heart
True transformation isn't about polishing our outward behavior—it starts deep within the heart. Jesus taught that our motives matter just as much as our actions. Only God can remove a heart of stone and renew us from the inside out.
The Blessing of Stillness
God is always working behind the scenes, but we miss it when we're too busy. Slow down today, quiet the noise, and trust the beautiful, unseen plans He is unfolding.
Faith in Action: Loving God by Loving Others
Our faith is made visible through the dignity we show others. True compassion isn't about agreement; it's about recognizing the divine value in every person, just as Christ did.
Trees
Our house in Florida had several gigantic pine trees in the backyard. Those majestic trees were easily close to 100 feet tall. That is pretty big for a couple of Texas kids who think a big tree is anything bigger than the house. During storms the wind would whip those gigantic pine trees around. Tree … Continue reading Trees
TDZ Retrospective: Rest
Originally posted January 16, 2011. I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford. One of the … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Rest
Rest
I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford. One of the principles that was a rather … Continue reading Rest
