I never fully understood Song of Solomon 2:15 until recently. I used to think it meant something simple about thoughts and focus, but as I’ve been sitting with it, I’ve realized it’s really pointing to something deeper—what’s happening beneath the surface of our hearts. “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the …
Tag: Hardship
The Waiting Room Season
Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that “there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” But let’s be honest—how many of us feel like we’re sitting in a spiritual waiting room, hoping God will call our name? Waiting for results. Waiting for healing. Waiting for peace. Waiting for something, anything, …
Hulk: Strength Under Guidance
One of my favorite Marvel characters is the Hulk. Bruce Banner was a calm, intelligent, and laid-back scientist. Yet he had a part of him that, when emotions overwhelmed him—anger, stress, threats—he transformed into the Hulk. His strength came with a challenge: when he allowed his emotions to dictate his actions, he could not control …
The Tyrant
Have you ever looked back at the medieval days and been so fascinated by the ruler over their kingdom. I love the way they align themselves up for battle. Anything that stepped foot on their territory, they were armed and ready. One of my favorite movies is Troy. This movie portrays the struggle between the …
Slowly dying..
How many people do you think we pass by every day that is contemplating whether they should live or die? Here is something that will blow your mind; about 44,000 people try to commit suicide each year. As sad as it is people use different measures to get through life, whether it is drugs, alcohol, …
Sandy Cortes | Carriers of Hope 