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…

Behind the Curtain

What is behind the curtain? May we come to personally experience, to taste and see and know the truth of the Holy of holies? At the moment Jesus said from the cross “It is finished” The temple curtain was torn to give ALL direct access to the love and Mercy Seat of God. What makes…

Storm Coming

Watching our daily skyline — all my God given senses ignite. I can see the clouds and my nostrils suck in the damp air. The humidity touches and moisturizes my skin as I taste and see that the Lord is good. This year lakeside is breaking a 37 year heat wave. These pictures were taken…

Seek Advantage

“It is to your ADVANTAGE that I go away; for if I do NOT go away, the Helper will NOT come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” John 16:7 We all like to think we have the ADVANTAGE, but unless you proclaim Jesus as your Lord, you are at…

Conspiracy

The FIRST conspiracy theorist was Noah and the drowning world that laughed —died. Hmm, those crazy Jesus loving Bible thumpers are still pointing out that one day people will cry out to be ruled by a One World Leader — who is very charismatic, who performs miracles, then deceives them all with BOW DOWN to…

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…