Blog Library
Blog Library
Becoming Whole?
Some individuals have the concept of meeting a significant other and thinking they will become "whole". Sometimes they use the phrase "I'm looking for my missing half". Others will counter this thought process by saying that you should become "whole first" and look...
Partnership: Drive or Fly?
A word on partnership. Drive or fly? You can get to the destination both ways. You don't need to fly if you'd rather not, you can drive correct? What do I mean? For those of you who are on the fence about being single or finding a life partner. Some would say, "You...
Butt what?
Tonight I was thinking about the future and future possibilities. I saw myself teaching a class and asking individuals why they wouldn't change their pricing for their services. I piqued their interest by talking about fear and what we feel when we consider making a...
Triggered and Trusting
"About to walk up the stairs... pausing. Taking a moment to breathe..." Whether we start a new friendship, relationship, business, or an endeavor... we will face ourselves wherever we go. It is common to think that if our geography changed our problems would too. But...
Doing 1,000 different things expecting a different result.
This afternoon I was going to meet someone to look at an office chair. I've been looking for quite some time, as I've wanted to replace mine and add another at my home office. I was excited at the possibility and the price of the chair that was advertised. They gave...
Life is a big “we’ll see”
Standing on a sheet of ice in the middle of February, thinking... I had heard about the recent news in the middle east. The wars and the prophecies. I listened intently to church leaders and to the tv broadcasts. I felt that this year may be the last year that I ice...
Fundamentals
My friend shared about what he was learning and his fascination with numerology and God's order. I listened to understand his perspective, then I felt a caution arise in my heart. I responded: As much as I like nuances, and am intrigued by patterns and subtle...
Active Rest
Resting. Active or passive? After doing homework tonight, the thought of "resting in faith" came to mind. I'm reminded when I was in school at Domata Advanced School of Ministry, a Minister called me out of the audience and said: "Stop striving... stop striving. Be...
Dizzy Times
The days go byOne by oneThose tears I criedOf whats lost and whats begun I find myselfReflecting nowGrateful for each lesson learnedLetting go and yet in a mystery, holding on to, that for which I yearned Day by dayMonth by monthI see the past in the present Though I...
Follow the Recipe
November 2018 - Ministering in Scott City MO - At Fathers Arms FellowshipTeaching on Healing - "Follow the Recipe"
The Gift of Kindness
Yesterday evening a dear friend met me for dinner. I knew why they wanted to meet. I was unsure if they would follow thru. Not because I doubted their character but because the gift they wanted to give me was sacrificial. The type of gift that is humbling to receive....
The River Flows
THE RIVER PARABLE | There was a primitive village in the middle of the desert. A river ran from the mountainside and watered the plain below. All of the people drank from the water. It sustained their life. One day a transport plain lost some cargo. A crate dropped...
Farmer went to sow
The farmer went to check on his fields. He was disappointed at the results. "I planted barley!" He exclaimed. He hurried to the silo full of seed. He ran his rough hands thru the seeds. Then the startling realization came over him and his face went white. "This isn't...
Know the score
Numbers speak. Tonight I took all of the numbers from the past year and totalled every expense I paid and the income that I received. After completing the spreadsheet, I took about 20 minutes to stare at the numbers and averages. Now I can plan. Going to school this...
Your Old Story
In B. E. S. T., at the end of the session, we check whether homework would be in the clients best interest. We test the various categories. One category relates to the client's personal story. Whether you realize it or not, you have created your life's story. You have...
Art of Becoming
Life is a lot like hiking. Sometimes we have a map, a general idea of what is ahead and often where we are headed. The map doesn't show all the details, the map doesn't inform us exactly how long it will take to get there. (we are talking about a map, not...
Yesterdays Trauma
Yesterday's trauma often affects today's action. I was across a card table from her. My heart was receptive. I was open for answers. She recognized the heavy burdens I was carrying. She looked up at me and asked, "Why haven't you prayed?" I didn't anticipate that my...
Knowledge and Wisdom
Recently I was taking books out of storage and arranging them in my bookshelf. I read the titles and ordered them by topic, only to remember how many books on specific topics I own. It dawned on me that we can acquire great knowledge and yet have limited benefit from...
Duality of mind
You can consciously ask. Yet be divided in your subconscious heart.
Wavering is the result of asking for something that your heart doesn’t unify with.
Every Word
This evening I was considering a few questions that a Rhema grad posted on his Facebook. I considered what I agreed with and what I questioned. I thought thru confession as one topic that I've various feelings about. Then I had a thought, as I was thinking of the...
Take the plunge
I just sent the message that has been stirring in my heart. I was able to keep it simple and come at it from love instead of fear. I was able to be brave and send it. Sometimes the plunges we take in life... those decisions that cast us into the arms of God's grace...
Come at it from love instead of fear
I was struggling with uncertainty. I told the Lord that if He doesn’t help me, and help me to make it simple that I wouldn’t be able to send the message tonight, it would have to wait until tomorrow.
I started my vehicle… about to pull out from the parking lot. I heard in my heart, “Come at it from love instead of fear”.
Foreign Milk
While driving down the interstate, I had a knowing to stop in and see Greg Runyon. I stopped in and spoke with him for a while, sharing the latest happenings in my life. At the end of our time, we prayed for each other. The last thing he saw he stewed on for a little...
The dream with the fenced yard
I took a turn to late and had to loop around the back way. As I drove around the back, I noticed a chain link fence with wire on top and an opening that led into a yard with numerous cars. Immediately upon seeing the fenced yard, I recalled a dream that I had in 2012.
Means to mold
Isaiah 64:8 But as for you, O LORD, you are our Father; and we are clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hands. I was talking with my dad earlier this evening while roofing. We talked about a couple popular ministers and their ministry endeavors....
Love first
After church today, I walked over to a girl I prayed for several weeks ago. I knew she had a back surgery scheduled within the next week When I prayed for her I saw a picture of brand new cartilage entering her spine where it was presently bone on bone. A couple of...
Changing Climates
Last night I listened to "Fields of Gold" by Sting. This song bears personal significance because I heard it on the radio when I was 8-11 years old. About two weeks ago I heard it again. I couldn't explain why it struck me so deeply until I remembered my childhood....
Beauty abounds
In a world of work and reoccurring undercurrents of personal sorrow. I was able to break free today. I was able to visit a world of freedom and grace. For the past two weeks of long 12-15 hour work days... I've finished the exterior painting project I've been on. I've...
When I pot plants
I've been going through a lengthy inner transition the past two months. And healing from an extremely difficult end to a relationship with a wonderful girl. A few days ago, after working long days, I had a question come to mind: "when will you know when you are...
Forged for purpose
Today I have felt off. Frustrated, inspired, hopeful, disappointed, uncertain, yet full of conviction. Over my lifetime I have persevered and hoped for a romantic relationship I could take to marriage. Yet hope after hope and one relationship after another, I find...
Whatever it Takes
Welcome
My intention is that with each article, your mind is challenged, your heart is lifted, and you feel like someone has been where you are.
Each of us has our own life and our own road. I would enjoy hearing what you find compelling and what assists you in your walk.
I would love to hear your feedback.
Jon Schauer
Moving Forward