Fast and Pray

Look up for your redemption draws near. Seek purity by confession. A holy hour of revelation and repentance is wise before the trumpet blasts and Jesus appears in the clouds. Old painful memories of childhood may float in. Confess resentment, unforgiveness, fear, hate, envy, anger, criticism, idle grumbling.  Deliverance of all that tortured your soul,…

A Fervent Desire

The heart of Jesus was filled with overwhelming emotion. Our Savior held a fervent need to reveal truth to us. “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” Luke 22:15 His upcoming suffering and departure would take place before the end of this Passover Festival. The last hours of His…

By His Blood

The blood of Jesus makes the sacrifice of our lives possible and desirable. He imparts a spirit of self-sacrifice and enables us to experience the full power of our redemption. The great mystery of eternity, is the deepest mystery of our soul’s desire. Let’s not imagine that we can easily grasp its meaning. God thought…

Pray for humility

One soul pridefully prayed while lifting itself above unjust souls. The boast of weekly fasting and tithing premiered its superiority. Standing in a distance was a humbled soul that dare not look up, but remorsefully begged, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” The humble soul was exalted in the parable, while the proud soul…

Baptism

Congratulations on your decision to follow Christ! This post summarizes basic information to help you understand more about your beautiful decision to be baptized as a Christian. Jesus Christ Himself was baptized by John the Baptist, leaving us an example to follow.  When Jesus was baptized, heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit came down upon…

A Divine Passover

Faith is being sure of what you HOPE for and CERTAIN of what you do not see. Hebrews 11:1. Seder means order, and God ordered us to remember what He did for His children on the first Passover.  It took place in Egypt, and His grace continues to passover us. Each feast day in the…

Walk with Me

As He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own — I sing a song and stroll along with Jesus all day long. In His garden of Eden, I am fully equipped to instantly know whatever I ask Him! Keeping Him close, He is “in me” —…

Marge Hoyle

Happy 91st Birthday, Marge Hoyle!  Your life of love and faith has been a beacon of hope for your immediate family and to all the “Margie kids” that circle the globe.  I remember attending your 80th fiesta at Paula’s.  Many of your students from Korea sent you emails.  Notes of appreciation were collected from dozens…