Eyes Opened
Lord, lift me like the wings of eagles Lord, lift me out of the darkness in this world and fill me with your light, fill me with all of you, in Jesus name, Amen.
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Time Zones & Faith
There are two different time zones going on when it comes to correlating God’s will and our experience. One I’ll call My Desperate Time (MDT) and the other, God’s Own Time (GOT).
God is Mighty to Save
What is your condition today? Unloved? Rejected? Feeling worthless? Does it seem like everything you touch turns to tears?
Confronting the Crucible of Choice
Jesus doesn’t plea bargain for the man’s heart because He knows that “… where [his] treasure is, there [his] heart will be also.”
The Cure for Jealousy
What’s the cure for jealousy? Trust. The cause of jealousy? Distrust!
Never Too Busy
"He will listen to the prayers of the destitute for He is never too busy to heed their requests" Psalm 102:17
Walking as He Walked
If we had His walk how would we be living? If we had His generosity how would we be giving? If we had His ears how would we be listening? If we had His…
The Costumes
Thoughts on honesty and integrity and masks. Honesty is integral to developing a deep relationship with God.
Taking No Chances
With God - chance is eliminated. Remember this. Nothing comes your way that has not first passed through the filter of God’s love.
Redeem the Time
“. . . redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16 Ask God how you might, there and then, redeem TIME, And then just do it
Cornerstone
The cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, it
One Man’s Mission
Our world today needs to return to prayer and revival. One person can make a difference. What in your life currently depends on faith?
Contentment in October
Where I live October is a transition month. By October summer is all put away. The lawnmower sits idle in the shed, and deck chairs lean against the back of the house. Annual flowers…
Forever the Same
My understanding of Jesus has changed since I was sixteen but I know He is still the Creator Spirit of God that moved across the water in the beginning. I believe He will still…
Shunning Materialism
There are many verses warning about materialism, but they are summed up in five major conclusions:
What Is Your Idol?
Any object that becomes a focus of our lives can become our idol. Some things we may think are spiritually neutral really are not.
God’s Peace
My prayer for you: "Heavenly Father we love you. You heard our voice; you heard our cry for mercy. Because you turned your ear to us, we will call on you as long as…
Bring Your Anxieties to God
What do people do with feelings of anxiety? Maybe they try to numb themselves with distractions or medication.
Thankfulness (Lessons from a 5 Year Old)
“Coby, you have to be thankful,” is the line of conversation between my two grandsons that caught my attention. I listened as Domonic, the 5 year old, was attempting to teach his 3 year…
Lord Of All
Our Lord never intended that we be His casual acquaintances. He wants us to be His disciples, fully dedicated to following and lifting up His Holy name
Giving Thanks
What will you thank God for this Thanksgiving? This week, all across America, families and groups will join to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is my most favorite holiday.
Embracing God’s Call
God calls every Christ-follower to be his hands, feet, and voice. May his enduring grace inspire us to influence our sphere of influence and especially those he calls to become his own.