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…

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…

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…