Rest. What really is it? Sure we know God ‘rested’ on the seventh day, but what exactly does that mean? For the legalist that means doing almost nothing. The old testament law had the sabbath, with certain restrictions as to what could be done that day. Of course the spiritual leadership eventually expanded the details […]
Today’s scripture reading Psalms 139. Did you know God had a plan for you BEFORE you even breathed your first breath? So if God had a “plan” for you and a purpose that only you are uniquely designed to carry out in a very specific way — then the characteristics that are uniquely us all
We in this culture don’t think we have idols. Sure many use the term with some celebrities. We even have a popular TV show actually using the term as a good thing. But really …what is it today? How does God see it? So let’s begin with some questions. Are there things in your life
Please read the parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. There are people who KNOW they are a bride. They know they have a lamp. And they have some oil. But the question is … do they have enough oil? Do you have enough oil? How does one obtain more oil? Are you relying
Psalm 69:13 But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, at an acceptable and opportune time; O God, in the greatness of Your favor and in the abundance of Your lovingkindness, Answer me with truth [that is, the faithfulness of Your salvation]. Great Psalm! Distress seems to be rising in the world
In this current time and world the inundation of media, data, and voices flowing is exponentially greater than any generation has ever experienced before. And almost anyone can access ALL of it via their little black mirror. Yet inspiration is still a needed component for any real creativity. I think of many creative types and
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Oh … that we might know Him. Is reading the Word enough? Concerning the one you love the most, is all you need contained in their written biography? So that you can read it anytime you feel the need to be close to them? Or is their actual presence with you better? Being able to
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John chapter 15 is a wonderful and pointed teaching by Jesus. The central focus is abiding in Him as He abides in His Father. Now (today) as He actually is with His Father in heaven, what remains on earth is the indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit
Today most people are listening to MANY voices throughout their day. In the car, on the job, on the walk, during the workout, while doing chores at home — many have their headphones on / in and are listening to a podcast, and audio book, the latest news, or music. It is a rare thing
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