Fences and Gates

A fence is a barricade to keep things out.  It shields and protects fields, livestock, and our homes.   A fence also keeps dogs, horses and children from running into harm.  A fence is a guard against prowlers, it is a hedge of protection.  “How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw…

1st 2nd 3rd JOHN

The living and active Word of God Almighty says that we are recognized by how we love and pray for our enemies. Let us not edge out God by allowing our EGO to hinder our duty to love one another unconditionally, just as He loves us all. “Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and…

A Time to Sing

In October of 2018 a group of 23 people from across the globe  travelled to visit historic places in Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was born, lived, died and was raised from the dead. This once-in-a-lifetime experience deepened the meaning of “Christ in me, His hope for glory.” These worship songs were taped live at the…

1st and 2nd PETER

Chew on this: Even if our outward appearance does not change, even if our countenance remains the same. Jesus Christ is perfect and holy, and we are not. Jesus is God, and we are not. We engage with His Holy Spirit, by our total surrender to Who Jesus is. His Spirit gently evokes transformation in…

Exodus

The book of Exodus is the national history of the Hebrew people.  God’s redemption plan included His Way of salvation for all the nations of the world.  His plan has been in place before the foundations of the world. “For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in…

Hippie Fashion

Crowds were drawn in great numbers to hear what this 2nd century holy hippie named John had to say.  JB was not into fashion, his hair was matted into dreadlocks; he wore a blanket of camel hair skins and ate locusts and wild honey.  He had grown up with the Essenes, in an outdoor commune.…

In the Quiet

Our souls resonate with the quiet, with the absence, with the invisible.  Enter into the ever present Holy stillness.  Allow Him to renew your mind with quiet beauty.  Open your heart to the sound of serenity, and listen purposefully for the soothing voice that confirms “all is well” .  Listen intently to the still small…

Wisely Question

Can I find relevance in words that were written over 3,500 years ago.  Do I belong in this chaotic world, or would I fit better in another place?  Is it possible to frame an understanding of all creation with mere words? Who was it that asked over 3,300 questions in the oldest, most controversial book…

Absolute Truth

The Word of God is the absolute Truth, or it is not.  People either believe that the entire body of scripture is God breathed or they believe it is a collection of writings by man. Christians are to be unashamed as they proclaim the good news. As students of His Word we are approved as…