Fruit or Followers

The culture today often seeks followers over fruit. Emphasis is placed on the tax bracket, not the sacrifice. People are celebrated for their gender, not their surrender. People often hesitate to speak the truth because of a fear of hate. We must remember that God is always talking to us, and He is saying. “I…

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…

Revive us Lord

We pray, and we rejoice in all things because Jesus is near, He is here. He who dwells within us — is the Holy Spirit who never departs from us. Rivive us, Lord, and ignite a fire for truth within us. Feed our dead bones. Nourish us with Thy life giving Word.  Bring us back…

Fully Restored

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  Forgive us this day for believing the lies instead of trusting God. By the grace of the indwelt Spirit of God, we forgive those who have deceived us. We believe in…