Listen Carefully

What makes listening to the NEWS today so difficult is the constant distortion of the truth. My natural nature is to whine, complain, or heave a knee-jerk criticism. Walking in the Spirit of God requires that we listen, repent, and be willing to forgive as we have been repeatedly forgiven. We are challenged to consciously…

Shine On

We are now positioned in a dark world to shine. We must expect that we will get insulted by mean-spirited, angry, hurt, confused people. As His chosen, our job is to gracefully not get offended. As part of the Body of Christ, we serve God and choose to deny our personal feelings, and shine for…

They said…

Many voices declare many things, BUT GOD will have the final say. Rest is not found in figuring out what to say or do. “Resting in Him” is to trust the absolute sufficiency and authority of God. Our Father knows all, and He will give us apt words to speak. We rest in His knowledge,…

Eagle and Cat

The Eagle desires to lift up the cat to greater heights. The cat is content to be grounded as it believes all that is needed is on earth. Some people study the Bible and extract only what suits them. There are folks who only believe in grace. They read and only apply harsh lessons to…

A Well of Oath

God is faithful. Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Our Father responds to those who obey His Word. Matthew 6:12-15 “FORGIVE us our debts, as we also have…

Expect Good

Fasting is a form of bodily sacrifice. For the intention of clarity, we fast from all food and pray to hear God’s voice. Fasting is not just giving up coffee for 3 days! Fasting is when we crucify our flesh. When we say NO to our desires, we deny the flesh. It is the abstinence of…

Reports in Rome

A city that was thriving with exquisite poetry, royal decrees, massive military strength, and many thought provoking philosophies was the super power of the day. In ancient Rome the citizens were free to worship many gods. One top student of the highly regarded Hebrew teacher, Gamaliel – was a young Jewish boy named Saul. Saul…

Growing Up

God deals with those He has given much grace. Our Father disciplines those He loves. God allows life changing incidents to humble us. We read the Bible for truth and put away childish fantasy. “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I REASONED like a child. When…

Without a Spot

The Holy Spirit disciplines us as He strikes the outward man like lightning. As soon as we are saved, the Holy Spirit begins to dole out what is needed to shatter our pride, our resistance, and our ways. God arranges external blows once, twice, or as many as it takes. All the events of our…

Color me Free

Before we were born, God marveled at His plan for us. It was His pleasure to make us all delightfully unique. Then He picks our parents and brushes us with a true color that just blends in beautifully with others. As the Artist of all that is, He paints us into backgrounds that cause us…