God wants us to make time for our minds to wonder off about Him. What was He thinking when He designed you? God was thinking perfection, but let Him minister to your spirit today. It is much better when God directly brings us comfort and points out the path that He has for each of... Continue Reading →
Day 3: You are a Thought of Perfection!
Who would have thought, that you are a thought of perfection? As inadequate as you are, the original thought of you is perfect. I say “is,” because a thought will always be a thought—even though thoughts are transient. Therefore, the perfect thought of you still exists. So, if you think that you are so perfect,... Continue Reading →
Day 2: Discover the Fortunes Within You
People have been on self-discovery journeys numerous times in their lives, but they have passed themselves along the way. Others have begun the expedition to find God, yet miss glimpses of Him in the process. One reason is, they were looking in the wrong place. It is easy to look in the wrong place because... Continue Reading →
Day 1: Your Fortunes are Waiting for you!
Everyday brings newness. With the present upheavals and uncertainties all around us, we wonder what today will bring. Today, like all other days, we continue our quest for survival, and our pursuit for something better. It is also a new day for self-discovery, to start over, to tackle new challenges, and of course, to continue... Continue Reading →
Rest Me in Thy Love
Rest me in thy love Lord Like a fallen bird with a tattered wing Lay me in the palm of thy hands Smooth my ruffled feathers And heal my broken wing Set me free to scale the heights And hear the songs I sing Rest me in thy love Lord Like John upon thy breast,... Continue Reading →
What’s in a Touch
What's in a touch The brush of edges Where surfaces unite What's in a touch The point of contact Where compulsions collide A touch of breath Gave humanity birth Eve's touch did cast A curse upon the earth An angel's touch Impaired Jacob's hips A touch of fire Purged Isaiah's Lips Uzzah's quick touch Caused... Continue Reading →
Liberty or Victory
There is liberty and there is victory, which one do you prefer? Yes, it is a matter of choice. Many people prefer to win than to be free, and some prefer to be free than to win. Both are good for us depending on what we are liberated from and what we are victorious in.... Continue Reading →
Between Me and He
I’m thirsty Lord, I say to Him. Come, drink! He says to me. For I’m living water, drink and you’ll never thirst again. And I say, Sir, give me this water. And He fills me up and quenches my thirst. I’m hungry Lord, I say to Him. Come, eat! He says to me. For I’m... Continue Reading →
I’m But an Unlit Candle
I’m but an unlit candle Lord, come and light me Set me on a stand, and Let thy cleansing Holy fire Melt the wax of my sin And purify me within I'm but an unlit candle Lord, come and light me Set me on a hill, and Let thy sacred flame burn From my unworthy... Continue Reading →
Oh, How He Loves You!
Oh, How He loves you so! That before time’s wand sparked all creation He carved your features, and considered you And thoughts of you He’s been thinking, truly, Are as much as the sand’s infinity Why does He love you so? He bottles all your tear drops in a jar He’s always near, even when... Continue Reading →
I’m a Tree
I'm but a tree Lord, come and plant me Let my roots go deep Deep down in thee And pull up nutrients From the fertile soil Of thy eternal love. Plant me by rivers That I may bring forth Rich, eternal fruits Make me not a sapling But let me rise high As a timber... Continue Reading →
I Am Dust
Remember me, Oh Lord For I am but dust Particles of dirt Soiled by sinful lust Grit and Grime. Remember, I am but Animal's decay Broken down remains A rough patch of clay I am dirt. Made in thy image seems Mockery to Thy name But not to thee, for Thou knowest my frame I... Continue Reading →
7 P’s For Parenting This School year
A new school year begins, many parents and students are happy, even ecstatic, about the new year. Undoubtedly, somethings are new. Thank God for new starts, new friends, new teachers, new opportunities and new schools. However, the newness comes with some tremor and nervousness in the hearts of many as they wish that this year... Continue Reading →
About Finding Fortunes
As sojourners on this earth, we are always seeking to enhance our lives. Your search has brought you to Finding Fortunes, the place where we share fortunes that help people to face the challenges of life. As readers, we encourage you to recognize them, accept them and then use the fortunes you find here to... Continue Reading →
Find the Truth and Follow After It
Truths are all around us. We know them. We ignore them. We avoid them. We pass them by, although they stare us in the face. One day, we will have to face the truths, don’t we? In this life or the life to come, the truth will be presented and to us and what then?... Continue Reading →
Ezekiel’s Message to Humanity
Thank you for joining us on this 30- day journey in our series, "Rising from the Ruins: Lessons from Ezekiel." I pray that God has enriched your relationship with Him through the lessons of Ezekiel. We have reached our last post, to God be the glory. Ezekiel's message was a mixture of harsh truths and... Continue Reading →
Ezekiel’s Message About God
Display the splendor of the Taj Mahal, boast about the opulence of the Burj Khalifa, lay out the most scenic landscapes and gaze upon the lofty arenas of our world and you will find ruins amongst the riches. The round world has spun through the seasons of time. From one century to another, we have... Continue Reading →
The City Above The Ruins
By the time we get to chapter 40, Ezekiel was in the ruins for 25 years, he had seen enough devastation. God wanted to reveal a little bit of what’s in store for those who dwell above the ruins and those who would eventually live above the ruins. He told Ezekiel to, “watch and listen... Continue Reading →
You Can Dwell Above the Ruins
In Ezekiel’s first vision, God gave him a glimpse of the heavenly throne. To Ezekiel, “the sky spreading out above them looked as though it were made of crystal; it was inexpressibly beautiful” (1: 22). Imagine the vast sky sparkling like crystals. We’ve seen the glory of God in the sunrise. We’ve seen a holy... Continue Reading →
From Ruins to Restoration
Read the books of the major and minor prophets and you will witness God lashing out judgment after judgment. There is no escape from the pricking expressions of His anger against the ghastly sins. Yet, at the pinnacle of His anger, we find grace, love and mercy. God told Hosea, “I will cure you of... Continue Reading →
Finding Fortunes 