Watchman Nee

“For the Word of God is living and operating, and sharper than a double edged sword, penetrating to the division of soul and spirit.” Hebrews 4:12 As one reads the Bible, does the soul feel His blade operating, piercing, penetrating, convicting, and discerning the intents of our heart? Does it break our bones to cut…

Assassinated

Our Democrat President Kennedy was assassinated on Elm Street in Dallas as his motorcade traveled through Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963. The fatal shots were fired from the sixth floor of a brick building. JFK and the young conservative, Charlie Kirk were both killed for their political speeches. Such political violence has also taken…

Ezra, the Scribe

A promise flickers its outrageous hope in the hearts of a common people who had been taken into evils captivity. A once destroyed city now bustles with business. It was rebuilt upon a chaotic history of ruin. With a history of devastation, obscene cruelty, and lies, this one tiny slice of ground gets fully restored.…

Humbled by Grace

“In everything, give thanks.” Do I give thanks for hard lessons? “For the Word of God is living and operating, and sharper than a double edged sword, penetrating to the division of soul and spirit.” Hebrews 4:12 As I read the Bible, does my soul feel His blade operating, piercing, penetrating, convicting, and discerning the…

Divine Recycling

Our worst failures become the high platform from which we dive straight into our merciful Father’s embrace. Our transparency then whispers hope to those who feel desperate. Our mistakes are instruments of honest transformation. When we stop pretending and release control, God takes over. His power is made perfect in our weakness. When we feel…

Trust Tugs

James 1:2 “Consider it pure JOY… WHENEVER you face trials of many kinds!” During a health issue, rejection, abuse, or offense, we choose to REJOICE why? Because our FAITH increases through the trial. Because we trust God and He said that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. We choose to let perseverance finish its…