Fast and Pray

For 10 days after the Feast of Trumpets, people seek purity through confessions. Leading up to Yom Kippur, a holy day of repentance. Wisely, we choose to fast and pray. Old memories of childhood, any resentment held, any unforgiveness, all spirits of fear, hate, anger, or habits of criticism, or empty, idle words are wiped…

Charles Finney

Finney was an attorney and a skeptic. He studied law, and therefore, he analyzed the reason for justice. Early on, Charles had scoffed at Christians and their prayers totally EMPTY of FAITH. He dared God to prove Himself. In studying elementary law, Finney found the old authors frequently quoting the Scriptures and referring especially to…

Denial Defined

Once upon a time, in the midst of a self-made-mid-life crisis, when my frustrations and delusions overwhelmed me, I had a slight glimpse of truth, a heart exposing revelation. That in my campaign to change people, I trampled over boundaries as I pridefully criticized world leaders, my family, friends and the church! Denial kept me…

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…

Walk this Way

We rescue pets from harm, and Jesus rescued us from all the harm intended by the enemy of our soul. Let us continue to do all that we can — with the unleashed motivation from within, the love of God.  The world looks to those that shine for Jesus, for the most excellent Way. We…