A Hobo Helped

Hobo Joe had a rough life. He never knew his parents, and he never knew a day of peace until the day he met a stranger. A soldier who once fought in one of those wars, and now he fights in a spiritual war. When Joe was a kid, he did not get much schooling. …

Cool Thoughts

Take time to thank God for another day. Make it a great day and begin with prayer! Ask for inspiration, for the invisible to manifest in a tangible way. We were chosen for such a time as this to shine bright. Carve an hour out to be still, then emerge as a light and sing,…

Assured Security

Enjoy the safety of resting and relying on God’s faithfulness. Choose to dwell in the secret place of the Most High. Abide in His bubble wrapped security. Our Lord Jesus is our refuge whenever doubt swirls. He is the fortress we run to when the firey darts fly. Our Father has His protective eye on…

Telestai

Where would we be without faith? The final Greek word Jesus spoke meant “It is Finished.” The New Testament was written in Greek. In the original text, we read the word Telestai, which has a few profound meanings. A) In business, Telestai meant that a debt had been fully paid.B) In court, judicially, Telestai meant…

Jesse Penn Lewis

Jesse did not seek power or influence. She sought inner crucifixion. She did not seek spiritual thrills, she sought truth and purity. Jesse did not seek manifestations, she sought obedience to Christ alone. And because she sought truth, God gave her sight into deception, into emotionalism, into spiritual warfare, into the traps of hidden strategies.…

Mysteries Revealed

Our Father reveals stunning mysteries to all who seek Him earnestly. There is glory in the sun, moon, and stars — and each star differs in glory. So it is written about the resurrection of the dead. Ephesians 1:9 “God made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which…

Walk Humbly

Allow God’s glory to pierce any pride that may swell. Invite the Holy Spirit to expose any possible motive of self exaltation. Let the cross break all ego. Imagine His face looking beneath all your acts of service. Quietly admit any craving to be seen more esteemed than others. Ministry is a cross to carry.…

Henry Clay Trumball

The significance of prayer and its role in personal communion with God is uncovered in a book written in 1812 by HC Trumball. He emphasizes the assurance of answered prayers. ● Trumball defines prayer as more than mere requests; it encompasses confession, adoration, thanksgiving, and communion with God. Understanding this broad spectrum is essential for…

A GOOD NO!

God’s “NO!” is not rejection, but a loving intervention to protect your soul. Jonathan Edwards taught reality from a holy perspective. The Holy Spirit does at times stand in front of our happiness, “No, walk away. Do not seek the shallow happiness of a good day. Return to the deep, intoxicating joy of the Lord! …

Jonathan Edwards

Was Jonathan kind, honest, humble, and patient? Did he extend compassion? Who was Jonathan Edwards? He was a student of truth that entered Yale University at the age of 13. “Many acquire Bible facts, but few connect in a genuine relationship with their heavenly Father.” Pastor Edwards was supremely focused on Christ and his goal…