Surrender

Never forget how important those seemingly vacant days are. Some days, we produce nothing more than a few lines in our journal. An entire day when nothing is forced, a whole afternoon is dedicated to being stilled by His holy Presence. The old saying “Waste not, want not” does not apply. For we always reap…

Gift a Hug

Pass out hugs today, at each of your casual encounters. It’s a free gift that does not require wrapping. At weddings, birthdays, the subway, or at the grocery store just ask. “Can I give you a hug?” People usually say yes without knowing all the benefits. The average length of a hug between two people…

A Silent Night

Twas the night before Jesus returned, and just as God predicted, many lamps were running short of oil. Soon, like a thief in the night, within the time frame of a blink, those with bright lamps shining and hearts expecting — their beds, chairs, and cars will be emptied in a supernatural twinkling. Within this…

The Old Gate

No matter what is going on in the world, we always have the freedom to choose. We freely choose what to think. We make a decision on where to go. Most importantly, we choose to follow the leader, or we follow the most popular idea or crowd. God warns us to pay attention to the…

Dead Old Ways

His unseen Spirit was like a fresh wind that blew through. The Holy Spirit stopped my mind and my old nature surrendered. Each breath of God created something marvelous to behold. His promise is to make all things new. Today, let us choose to serve His kingdom with each word we speak, with every thought…

Self-Pity and Suicide

What brings us to self-pity? Trauma, Hospital visits, Rape, Violence, Abandonment, Rejection, Illness, Poverty, Physical Abuse, Divorce, Doubt, Unbelief, Self-deception, Selfishness, Pride, Substance abuse. have you forgiven your abusers? Have you forgiven your ex? Have you forgiven your parents? Have you forgiven God? Have you been diagnosed with something incurable? Do you suffer with insomnia?…

Accusing Spirits

We purpose and choose to repent for agreeing with any accusing spirit. We repent for entertaining the lie that our voice is unwanted, that our prayers are useless, and that our opinions do not matter. Our Father gave us a voice to speak the truth, to shine a light in the darkness. Father, we choose…

Citizens of the World

What does the Bible have to say about the days we are living in? Who can we trust in the news? Who causes the signs of the times? Well a sappy Christian leaks the Truth all over, naturally! “The trees of the Lord are full of sap.” Psalms 104:16 Are you full of the sap…

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…