The Duality of Self

The dictionary defines the word self as one’s own person, a distinct individual. We were all created as triune beings; we have a spirit, and a soul, and we live in a body. The duel, the battle, the fight we have while here on earth is a spiritual one. The accuser attempts to make us…

Reunion Time

Reunions are generally a time to reconnect with people and places of our past. There are people we are elated to see, and there are people we may dread seeing. Let that truth stir in your heart as you reflect on your last family reunion. Perhaps there are those we need to forgive. Our Father…

Big Idea

“What’s the big idea?” For today, let us consider that through the new CUT covenant with God, that our Father forgives His people and empowers us to KNOW Him. According to custom, a covenant or a promise to fulfill an agreement always included a blood sacrifice. Can Jews or Gentiles escape the need of a…

Dwell in Grace

We all have a beef about something not going according to our way, our plan, or our set of beliefs. We all have rituals that were born out of how we were raised. Our customary way of thinking and believing becomes a religious habit. We get up on the same side of the bed, some…

Bible Based

The best way to live and to think — is based on what the Bible says. “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV Our Father is not patient, kind and faithful to respond to our crys because we deserve it, He loves us because…

Sleep in Peace

Know that our Lord fights for us while we are silent and sleeping. The darts and flames shall not consume us. Our Lord has compassion for us. We are established in His righteousness. Know weapon formed against us shall succeed. The Lord guides us continually and what has been stolen shall be restored. We count…

Unity

By God’s perfect design we are all different, but we are all one “in Him” Let that sink in. There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Spiritual gifting is explained with the principle of diversity and unity in God’s family. It…

Be BLESSED

Bless my soul and spirit Lord. I bless you____with life affirming relationships. Your Father created you to receive His Spirit in your heart that you might spiritually bless others. God will bring you other people who will cause your spirit to leap for joy. I bless you with the eyes to recognize those folks who…