This picture is featured in my very first blog post on June 17, 2017.
This Complete Blog page lists all of my blog posts in reverse chronological order. If you’re looking for a particular topic and can’t find a post about it, please email me at authordlv@att.net. May you find inspiration and encouragement as you read my blog.
Total posts: 88
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Trusting God When Plans Take a Turn: A Baby Delivery Story
(May 2026)
Things went sideways for this mother during her baby’s delivery.
An interview with Laura who knows God is in control.
Journey to Resolve: Complete the Work God Has for Me
(April 2026)
God designed us to serve Him in a way that is unique for each one of us. The Apostle Paul is an inspiring example for us to follow.
Journey to Resolve: Trust the Words of My Savior
(March 2026)
Journey to Resolve: Trust the Words of My Savior. Get to know Jesus better and you will gain confidence in His promises.
Journey to Resolve: Rely on the Wisdom of God
(February 2026)
Journey to Resolve: God is aware of so much more than we are. Let’s rely on Him for wisdom.
Journey to Resolve: Serve Others without the Glory
(January 2026)
Journey to Resolve: Serve Others without the Glory. Jesus taught His disciples about service and greatness in His kingdom.
Journey to Resolve: Allow God to Correct Me
(November 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Allow God to Correct Me. No matter how far gone we may be, we can let God cradle us in His arms.
Journey to Resolve: Trust God’s Ways
(October 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Trust God’s Ways. God wants to be our companion as we journey through life. Will we let Him walk with us?
Journey to Resolve: Rise Above the Naysayers
(September 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Rise Above the Naysayers. Satan is leading an organized attack against us. Through humility and entrusting ourselves to our sovereign God, we can rise above the naysayers in our lives.
Journey to Resolve: Let God Win My Battles
(July 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Let God Win My Battles. Lean into God and He will fight your battles.
Journey to Resolve: Follow God through Highs and Lows
(June 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Follow God through Highs and Lows. God is God of tough times as well as good times. We can trust Him for victory.
Journey to Resolve: Stand for God’s Government
(April 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Stand for God’s Government. Honor God by honoring the leaders He chose for us.
Journey to Resolve: Nurture Quality Friendships
(March 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Nurture Quality Friendships. A story about common ground, mutual trust, and commitment.
Journey to Resolve: Trust in God’s Strength
(January 2025)
Journey to Resolve: Trust in God’s Strength. When we’re in a difficult situation, pray and trust God.
Journey to Resolve: Aim High
(November 2024)
Journey to Resolve: Aim High. Let’s not settle for average or good enough. Let’s honor God more earnestly.
Journey to Resolve: Be More Holy
(September 2024)
Journey to Resolve: Be More Holy. God separated us from the world and He wants us to live like we are. He wants us to be holy like He is holy.
Journey to Resolve: Worship God Alone
(July 2024)
Journey to Resolve: Worship God Alone. God is present and jealous. He wants to be our One and Only.
Episode 8: Jesus’ Return
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(June 2024)
The final episode of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. Jesus will return. It is the decisive truth.
Episode 7: Victory Over Death
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(March 2024)
Episode 7 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. God offers life! Step aboard. Come to the cross.
Episode 6: The Value of Life
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(December 2023)
Episode 6 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. God cares about life – animal life and especially human life.
Episode 5: God’s Compassion
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(November 2023)
Episode 5 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. God has never-ending compassion for all people in all generations.
Episode 4: Our Response of Worship
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(August 2023)
Episode 4 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. Noah worshiped in a way that pleased God. How can we do the same?
Episode 3: Islands & Lifelines
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(June 2023)
Episode 3 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. We are not islands unto ourselves, but we can be lifelines through our faith.
Episode 2: A Desperate Situation
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(April 2023)
Episode 2 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives. Mankind was in a desperate situation and couldn’t save themselves from Flood waters.
Episode 1: The Story of Our Lives
Boarding and Deboarding Noah’s Ark, The Ride of Your Life!
(March 2023)
Episode 1 of an 8-part limited series about Noah’s Ark and why it’s the ride of our lives.God is waiting for some to board and the rest of us to deboard.
It Is Finished! (January 2023)
Jesus completed all the pieces to the puzzle of eternal life. It is finished and there is nothing left for us to do. There are no more pieces to the puzzle. The work of salvation is complete.
Jesus
(January 2023)
Jesus. Who is He? Who is He to you and me? Why is He important? A look back at the Jesus of Christmas.
Yielding to the Holy Spirit enables us to share the gospel with boldness and accomplish great things for God.
Recognizing the Greatness of the Resurrected Savior:
Gaining a Boldness Like Peter’s, Part 2 of 3
(April 2022)
When we recognize the awesomeness of the resurrection of our Savior, we gain courage to speak up for and on behalf of Him.
Nursing Hope that’s Hidden in Self-Preservation:
Gaining a Boldness Like Peter’s, Part 1 of 3
(March 2022)
We follow Jesus because He secures us with hope. It’s easy to slip into our comfort zones instead of sharing the good news about Jesus. But our hope can help us to be more bold.
Trust Jesus. It’s Time, The Most Important Life Pursuits, Part 5 of 5
(September 2021)
God saved me. If He hadn’t, I may have missed out on the best gift ever. This is a FOMO that truly matters.
Align with God, The Most Important Life Pursuits, Part 4 of 5
(August 2021)
Do we truly purpose to follow God and please Him? Do we step into each day with faith, humility, and sacrifice in order to carry out God’s plan for our lives?
Am I Always Right?, The Most Important Life Pursuits, Part 3 of 5
(June 2021)
We should not be adamant about their opinions. We can never compare to God and our opinions could be wrong.
Do We Value Others?
The Most Important Life Pursuits, Part 2 of 5
(March 2021)
Do we need to be told that everyone is valuable? This post is a reflection on the value of people, how important they are to God, and what God expects of us on the matter.
The Most Important Life Pursuits, Part 1 of 5
(February 2021)
The beginning of a 5-part series featuring 4 endeavors I consider to be critically important. This first post is a 30,000-foot overview of all 4 endeavors I call “life pursuits.” I believe these 4 matter more than most other pursuits.
Embrace Difficulty in the Promise of Christmas
(December 2020)
A look back at the difficult year of 2020 and how a young lady managed a very tough life. How did Mary, the mother of our Savior, embrace a difficult national and spiritual journey during her 9-month pregnancy? How did she maintain clarity and focus as she looked forward to the first Christmas?
Thankful In 2020 (God Is My God)
(November 2020)
An autobiographical review of 2020 woven with prayers of thanksgiving and praise.
I Had COVID-19 (August 2020)
An interview with an Energizer Bunny who fought COVID-19 for a month yet maintained focus on God and the spiritual needs of those around her. Alynda’s story is a physical and spiritual victory story.
Shaking Ground (July 2020)
We have learned much during these months of fighting the coronavirus and racial injustice. We have changed and we anticipate a new normal. Let us not forget we are in a spiritual battle for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Live Justified (June 2020)
In light of injustice we consider Jesus, who lived a righteous life but was treated and killed as a criminal. But he did this for us. Because of injustice toward Him, we can live justified, with hope of a privileged future.
I’m Boiling. May I Erupt? (June 2020)
We’re angry. Is it right to respond to injustice with rage and violence? Read about how Jesus responded in His anger during a scene that’s often read with an air of justified rage. Also read about my own personal unjust encounter with the police.
John Chapter 2 and 3, a Rhyming Paraphrase (May 2020)
A Seuss lover’s treat. The entire second and third chapters of the Gospel of John in rhythmic, rhyming meter. This is a continuation of John 1, a Rhyming Paraphrase from December 2017).
We Thrive with Jesus (April 2020)
When we remained connected to Jesus we flourish with forever fruit and we proceed with powerful prayers. And when we remain rooted in Him, we also live in unity with our fellow spiritual brothers and sisters.
Goliath! (March 2020)
How do we stand against threats and difficulties that seem larger than life? How should we respond when Goliath challenges us face-to-face? Do we shrink in defeat, or do we rise with confidence in the LORD of hosts?
A Not-So-Typical Family Vacation (February 2020)
An interview with Shauna, a mom took a not-so-typical family vacation. They spent time on a short-term missions trip to build a house for a family in need. Read about their experience.
Drive Beyond the Crossing of Hope and Holiness (February 2020)
The Christian life is not all fun and games. God didn’t intend for us to stop at celebration. When we start off on the road called Hope, we should quickly merge onto the road called Holiness. do we cruise up and down Hope and steer away from Holiness? I hope not.
Jesus Died on the Cross. It Matters. (January 2020)
An interview with my father about a very serious doctrine that we must understand and cannot take for granted. Let us teach that Jesus Himself died on the cross, because our eternity destiny depends on it.
A Gift for Jesus (A Short Poem)
(December 2019)
A poem that asks us to consider what gift we will give to Jesus at Christmas time.
Own the Road, It Was Paved for You (October 2019)
As a guest writer for One Lost Coin, I wrote about being confident in what God wants me to do in service for Him, but also being easily distracted. Ministry opportunities are everywhere, but God paved a special road for each of us. We can do other things, but does God want us to do them?
Details Beg Us to Go Deeper
(September 2019)
How precious are God’s thoughts toward us! Read about this as we take a closer look at the incredible mating habits of the puffer fish. Are we ready to live for Him?
The Narrow Gate Is Worth the Cost of Admission
(August 2019)
Read about hiking the more rigorous trails and entering the narrow gate. The narrow gate is the way to life. JESUS is the Narrow Gate and He welcomes us to be with Him where we will find unimaginable blessings.
Drifting (A Short Poem)
(August 2019)
A poem expressing an earnest struggle to be live with joy in the nearness of God (authentic Christian living).
When we understand we’re in God’s big picture, we allow him to lead us. But as we journey, we sometimes go off course. God, as the master painter, is ready to paint us back onto the right path as He paints us into a masterpiece.
A Whole New World Awaits (May 2019)
Disney’s Aladdin dreamed of a whole new world as he rode that magic carpet. God can show us the world, but He may not. But He wants to give us a whole new world instead, an eternal world with Him.
Situations change. Sometimes they don’t change in our favor. How do we respond when this happens? How do we respond when the change equates to injustice?
There is a bigger picture and God is the Painter. He is painting a masterpiece and He painted us in the picture. In this first part of a trilogy, we notice that God not only painted us onto the canvas. He also painted our authorities: parents, spouses, teachers, church leaders, employers, government authorities, etc. What is our responsibility toward those authorities? (This is Part 1 of 3 of a rewrite of 2 older posts from October 2017 about our responsibilities toward authorities.)
Getting Off On the Wrong Two Feet (February 2019)
A Valentine’s Day message of love to those who may be in a tough situation or a dark place.
“We don’t need to let the grip of despair or defeat drag us down. When we place our trust in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, we will be free to live with our heads up and our strides surefooted.”
Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum and a Smile in the New Year
(January 2019)
We honor God by offering ourselves as living sacrifices. Romans 12 teaches us that all we can give to God comes from Him.
Christmas Is About Joy! (December 2018)
Christmas is about joy because a Savior was born. Jesus came as a baby, not a King, so we can be close to Jesus who offers to have a personal relationship with us.
Sunshine Blogger Award 2 and 3
(December 2018)
My 2nd and 3rd nominations for the Sunshine Blogger Award, a peer recognition for bloggers across all genres who inspire “positivity and joy.” I answer 11 questions of those who nominated me, and I also nominate 11 more bloggers and ask them 11 questions of my own. This is a celebration and a getting to know you kind of post.
Constructive Construction (A Normal Christian Life) (November 2018)
A typical Christian life may not include a dramatic salvation testimony or lead to a vastly popular ministry. We don’t need to feel like we’ve failed if we’re not well-known. We’re successful when we follow God as He leads.
Serve God with the Matchless Wisdom of Solomon
(October 2018)
We can employ the same wisdom as Solomon did because the wisdom came from God. But how? Read about who Solomon was before he became known for his wisdom.
Sunshine Blogger Award (October 2018)
I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award, a peer recognition for bloggers across all genres who inspire “positivity and joy.” I answer 11 questions of the one who nominated me, and I also nominate 11 more bloggers and ask them 11 questions of my own. This is a celebration and a getting to know you kind of post.
Our Master’s Voice: Comfort Outside the Comfort Zone (Animal Instinct Trilogy, Part 3) (October 2018)
We need to step out of our comfort zones because we can’t fully thrive inside of them. Find out how Norman, a yellow Labrador, stepped outside of his comfort zone.
Follow the Leader (September 2018)
Paul was a man on a mission. God has a mission for us as well. Take time to consider: On what new adventure does God want us to embark?
Why I Write, Part 2 (or, Knowing God Will Bless Our Work)
(August 2018)
In Why I Write, Part 1, I wrote about how God called me to teach and write. In this Part 2, I explain that we can be confident that God will bless His work as we follow through with His plan.
He Put the Ocean in the Shells (July 2018)
God put the ocean in the shells. Since He did that, how can we begin to understand Him and His ways. We can’t. God transcends us in every way. (This post also includes a short discussion on the Jewish prayer called the Shema.)
Why I Write, Part 1
(or, Knowing God’s Specific Plan for Our Lives) (July 2018)
We can know God’s specific plan for our lives. God orchestrates astounding circumstances that involve us and also coincide with His plan. Recognizing that is exciting as we journey through the lives God planned for each of us.
It’s a Big World. What’s a Father to Do? (June 2018)
A special message for fathers on Father’s Day. A father may be Superman to his young kids, but Superman exists only as long as his child’s imagination will embrace him. So what’s a father to do?It’s hard to fit the job description. We have empty loops in our tool belts. We can’t conjure the muscles to fill the entire six pack.
Run Faster. Run Farther. Breathe Deeper.
(Animal Instinct Trilogy, Part 2) (May 2018)
When we resist God, we bring unnecessary hardship to our lives. Read about the hardship Shrek, a Merino sheep, brought on himself when he resisted the care of his shepherd.
Tulips, Transformation, and Team Blogging (May 2018)
We can accomplish much more in service to God when we do it together. God created each of us with unique insights and abilities to serve others and each other.
Do We Appreciate the Many Colors? (April 2018)
Whether we realize it or not, we have biases and prejudices, and they affect how we interact with people. We can learn how to see people differently, as Jesus sees them. Let’s take some time for deep personal reflection.
Authenticity and the Identity Thieves, Part 2: Protecting Our Identities
by Upholding God’s Truth (March 2018)
God’s Word is true and the world system is at work to persuade us otherwise, but we have reason to live out God’s truth with confidence.
Authenticity and the Identity Thieves, Part 1: Finding Authenticity Where Darkness Once Ruled (March 2018)
How do we measure up as Christians? 1 John helps us understand some key characteristics of authentic Christians.
Freedom – Unleashed for a New Master (Animal Instinct Trilogy, Part 1)(February 2018)
Because God removed the chains that bound us to sin, we are set free to give back to Him. We are born into a new family and a new life, and we have the privilege to bear God’s family name with honor.
Celebration of Life and Legacy (February 2018)
Read about my family and my blessing of a godly heritage. May I carry on this rich legacy.
Stone Cold Truth about the Grave, Grace, and Honor (January 2018)
A tribute to the amazing grace of our precious Savior, Jesus Christ, God’s Son. A celebration of His resurrection that is perfect to read at Easter time and all throughout the year.
When we push through in our impatience, what does it really buy us? Probably nothing but debt to those we offend. Consider who we are in relation to God as we explore patience through Solomon’s eyes.
Emmanuel, God with Us…Still (January 2018)
We celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas time, but in the New Year, it’s easy to forget about Him. But He is still with us.
The Christmas Story Began with a Forerunner
(December 2017)
John the Baptist was born before Jesus. Why is John the Baptist in biblical history?
John 1, a Rhyming Paraphrase (December 2017)
A Suess-like rhyming version of the Gospel of John chapter 1. Full chapter.
Whiter Than Snow (December 2017)
The good news of Jesus illustrated by snowflakes. We can be washed whiter than snow. What is at the core of every glistening snowflake?
A Clarification: Do We Stick It Where It Suits Us?, Part 2
(December 2017)
A clarification of the previous post about our responsibility toward those who hold authority over us. This post adds some necessary perspective.
Do We Stick It Where It Suits Us? (October 2017)
A look at our responsibility toward those who hold authority over us from the example of David, the King and Psalmist.
How Can We Forgive When We Just Can’t? (August 2017)
Articles and studies about forgiveness are everywhere, but maybe not many of them approach it from the viewpoint of the offender. It is revolutionary to forgive for the benefit of the offender, but that is what Jesus taught.
Food Is Good, but Jesus Is Better (July 2017)
My experience with a 35-hour fast: why I fasted and what I gained.
Arms of Love Never Let Go
(July 2017)
The good news of Jesus’ love. He never let’s go. God’s loving arms illustrated by the sacrifice of a bridge tender.
Dig Deeper, Draw Nearer, Grow Fonder
(June 2017)
An explanation of my slogan, Dig Deeper, Draw Nearer, Grow Fonder. Dig deeper into the study of God’s Word. Draw nearer to God with more understanding. Grow fonder of God as you see His truth unfold.
Even on Garbage Day, God Loves Us (June 2017)
God created the rainbow to remind Himself of His compassion for mankind, despite the fact that we continue to disappoint Him.
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My blog started on the day I published my first post on June 17, 2017, one month after I published my first small group Bible study guide called Resurrecting Grace on March 10, 2017.