Beauty Bestowed

Beauty is in the eyes of the Creator and in the eyes of His enlightened beholder. Looking with the eyes of grace, we are reminded of how desperately we need our Father’s ongoing grace. Many consider a dandelion as a weed to be trashed.  BUT our Father gave us a whimsical mind that we may…

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,…

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…

First Response

Reflections on God as I watch reels of fire. On January 10th, a fire broke in Los Angeles. A mystery explosion in Fort Worth, Texas power substation. Life goes on by those not affected.  The monumental obvious is that God is shaking us to get our attention. New Years Eve, God’s three separate strikes of…

The Occult

The deceiver entices us with the idea “this is harmless, go ahead do it.” The enemy tickles our ear with the lie “God does not care.” That same Deceiver woke a sleepy nation on an Easter Sunday in Hawaii with bombs to destroy a sense of security. He also whispered in the ear of king…

Gratitude Journey

The glow of genuine joy is an effective shield against any scheme of darkness. Praising Jesus all day long definitely defeats evil! This is one of my life Scriptures from a vintage QLBC conference 20 years ago. “I am radiant with joy over the goodness of the Lord! My life is like a watered garden…