A Rose Sings
Listen closely to the sound of a rose opening. Welcome the ministry of melody, of its gentleness. Take nothing with you, go alone, and be attentive to what God reveals as a bud opens. Getting to a quiet place takes focus.
Margin Notes
A Saint Patrick’s day lyric written by a man named Mr. Green. At midnight a letter to the Lord was written, the composer did not know where to mail it, so he tucked it in his Bible. He sweetly whispered to have baby skin replace the callosed skin of his heart. Oh how this world…
This is Our God
This is Our God – by Phil Wickham 🎶 Remember those walls that we called sin and shame? They were like prisons that we couldn’t escape. But He came, and He died, and He rose…those walls are rubble now. Remember those giants we called death and grave? They were like mountains that stood in our…
A Changed Life
We all have had dreams of what life would be like. We hoped to be fulfilled in our work, to be remembered for our legacy of a life well lived. In our foolish years of youth, we all knew better than our parents or the established way of church and state. The truth is we…
OUT OF THE BOX
A box was specifically made to carry the presence of God. It got stolen and without knowing God’s power, the thieves carried the box on a simple cart and placed this box among other gods. The God of Israel decaptitated all other gods. The indifference to God’s law led to irreverance, which led to death.…
Come Out
A timeless documentary was on the Big Screen for one night! The movie was all about being set free. “Come Out in Jesus Name” premiered in theatres across America! It was thrilling to see so many people lined up to watch “The Jesus Revolution” and after the “Come Out” documentary, evil was cast out and…
Be Chosen
Accept the mission of God Almighty to be chosen for His glory. When we surrender to God, it is like the Holy Spirit lifts the veil so that we can see beyond the visible into that which is indestructible, and imperishable. The prophet Isaiah was not called by God because he was worthy. God warned…
Blessed Assurance
A famous hymn composed by two women. On this day March 9, 1839, a beautiful baby girl was given the name Phoebe. She grew up to become a prominent social leader and the publisher of over 500 gospel songs. At the age of sixteen Phoebe became the wife of Joseph Fairchild Knapp, founder of Metropolitan…
Acceptance
Finally being ordinary is a fashion. Having scars shows courage, wearing wrinkles demonstrates dignity. A fully mature human, is a carriage of spirit, mind and heart. The joy of age bursts forth as a bud that blooms, then falls gracefully. Elders have the capacity to see beyond appearance with recognition of experience. Giving way to…
True Story
BE inspired by the true story about a rough Brooklyn neighborhood that gets transformed. A man transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the church that he would soon lead. He walked around the church grounds for 30 minutes while it was filling with people. Only 3 people said hello to him, most…
