A Tired Soul

Joy does not fade according to seasons or feelings. Joy is a fruit of God’s constant Spirit. Choose to allow His joy to replace any sorrow. Decide to let this day be a holy exchange. Breathe out all that is heavy with each exhale. Then inhale all good things from heaven to include renewed strength. …

Abiding

Our Father welcomes our simple silent sighs as a prayer for help. “IF you abide in JESUS, then HIS living Spirit, and ever active Word is residing in you.” “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Wow, what a profound…

Whispers

God often speaks through the subtle inner movements of our minds, disguising divine guidance within the ordinary rhythms of our thoughts. Many believers go through seasons where God seems silent, yet in reality, He is speaking beneath the noise, through impressions, nudges, clarity, and sudden understanding. Many overlook this sacred pathway because they expect God’s…

Identity of Gideon

Gideon’s story illustrates how God speaks to individuals according to their given identity as a child of God. He guides us through our fear to reveal truth gradually as He initiates transformation. When the angel of the Lord appears to Gideon, he did not speak to him based on Gideon’s fear, insecurity, or mental turmoil.…

An Ancient Report

The scroll that was penned over 700 years before Jesus was born. God gave us an advance portrait of His plan of redemption. “Who has believed our report? A haunting question. “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” The opening words of Isaiah 53 assume resistance before God’s message is even heard.…

Love is

In the Bible, love is described by God in a way that does not match the sentiments of this world. 1 Corinthians chapter 13 describes what Love is and although it is frequently quoted at weddings, it is the radiant splendor of God’s love in us that transforms, as it attracts others to us. People…

Rejoice Always

God’s command to “Rejoice Always” is bounced around in our reasoning mind. “But, I don’t FEEL like rejoicing.” God did NOT say, “Rejoice, only if you feel like it.” He said, “Rejoice always!” Happiness comes from the word happen. If my happenings don’t happen to happen the way I happen to want my happenings to…

A Mysterious Fog

A group of four friends — Michael, Barbara, Carter, and Kim — decided to go on a trek up a remote mountain area to enjoy nature and seek a rare view. They had prepared carefully, bringing water, snacks, and a map. Their joint journey went smoothly for an hour. Then a very mysterious fog began…

The Church has Talent

The heart of Jesus is clearly highlighted in His sermon. The attitudes of a believers heart are found throughout the Word of God. The Psalms recite two or three attitudes just as the book of wisdom recounts many. Revelation sums up Kingdom attitudes. Jesus delights to string them all together as recorded in Matthew 5:3-16.…

The Wonder of Snow

Childlike joy is a wonder. It frees adults to mimick the uninhibited fascinations of a kid. God created us all to inhabit His Spirit. He Who dwells within is limitless, He enables us to uncover joy, wisdom and endless revelations. There are treasures to discover as we study God’s Word. Each snowflake ❄️ is differently,…