The longing to belong is very powerful and foundational to our sense of self. But there is an infinitely greater pull –Father’s. He is constantly seeking us out and calling our heart to his! “My son, give me your heart” (Proverbs) When we respond to
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"I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me.” Isaiah 65:1, NIV
This was the case in the Jesus movement of the late 60s and early 70s. It was also my experience. In 1970 I set off for Toronto, Canada by
May I speak frankly? There are times that I am pretty darn close to going off grid. Meaning; I would like to disappear and simply wait out my allotted time. It has been a constant choice to 'stay the course' and fulfill the 'expected end' for which I
Our entire planet is in the throes of a harsh education on the subject of ‘Contagion’. Never before has all of humanity been subjected to a virus that levels the playing field for all at the same time. But, there is another contagion that has an even
How is your spiritual vision? Did you know that through the “eyes” of the heart you/we can experience God-sight? This “spiritual sight” is illumined by faith and allows us to “know” that we are seated with Jesus in Father’s lap of love. Here we are a
"Nurturing Words"
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so they can have life. I want them to have it in the fullest.” (Jn. 10:10, NIRV)
Nurture is not a term we often use outside of parents nurturing their children. But, oh
Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." Matt. 6:34 The Message
Living in the moment, i
We discover His love in Him: His Love gives permission to change and supports the process. It does not wait on the sidelines until change is complete before it rejoins the relationship. Love is a willingness to share the journey and be part of the st
Do it again. Well, Jesus did it again. Did what, you ask? The simplest definition of the word "testimony" is" do it again". The other side of this word "testimony" is that we have the high honor of providing indisputable personal testament and first
The exemplary life and sacrificial death of Jesus did not change the Father’s disposition toward us. Instead; on Calvary he unveiled for all who would believe, the full rights and privileges of eternally experiencing His Father’s benevolent heart of
Contagious: communicable by contact, catching, exciting similar emotions or conduct (i.e. your enthusiasm is contagious)
Will those I come in contact with today catch love from me? Will my presence be communicable with love? Will my loving character e
"Now that we know what we have - Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God - let's not let it slip through our fingers." (Hebrews 4:14, Msg)
"So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has enter
There is no pain quite like the sting left in the wake of self‑rejection. Yet, our own failures open the door to the possibilities discovered in the feeling and knowing of regret and guilt. It is bravery of the highest degree to plumb the depths of o
Can you indulge me a moment of what may seem to be a hyperbolas overstatement? Okay, here goes. You cannot exaggerate how critical your value is to Jesus. His Message hinges on you and me believing the Gospel for ourselves in every moment of every d
Everything in your life is dependent upon my boundless love. Indecisive faith and wavering hope concerning my love will dilute your experience and expression of my abundant life. As a direct result your walk in my Spirit’s fire, power and giftedness
A friend shared this mind blowing, yet simple truth about God’s love. He posed the following question: do you know that God loves you as much as He loves Himself? Do you love yourself as much as God does? That simple question challenges the core of o
An indecisive faith and a wavering hope immobilize us on our journey to fullness of life and our daily walk in the Spirit of Jesus. If we could only believe Jesus was/is telling the truth then this world in which we live would be an exciting place! I
God is not looking for you to "DO" more for him. He is simply and passionately looking for more "OF YOU". He is looking for more of your heart. His constant passionate cry is, "My child, give me your heart." (Proverbs) "For the eyes of the Lord run t
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19 Our hope is certain. It is something for the soul to hold on to. It is strong and secure. It goes all the way into the Most Holy Room behind the curt |
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