You can't be lost without first truly belonging! Our belonging trumps any lostness we have ever experienced! As bearers of the image and likeness of God, we are always invited into the depths of His searching and finding. I desire to fully know and
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I don’t feel like celebrating. Haven’t you heard; the times, they are burdensome! Maybe you have so much stress that you can’t even detect something worth celebrating? At more times than I want to count, I do! At the very least we are unplugged from
“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.”
3 John verse 2, (NAS)
There is such a thing as soul-prosperity—one of the greatest blessing on this side heaven.
This supposes newness of life in
"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets." (Beethoven) Embrace and practice the same with the art of life in Christ—force your way into its secrets! There is a world of difference in the tension between a passive professio
Restored to Innocence: the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense, freedom from sin or evil…Do these statements define you and me? We will not likely live above what we believe about ourselves. If our self-view is tainted by shame we will ac
"Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus." Well, here goes. It's true! While all of us have trauma, trials and tribulations, we don't necessarily think of them as coming seemingly in unrelenting waves.
Let me be candid. The follow
Are You Sure? This post is a bit long; but trust me, it is vitally important to give yourself the time to digest this truth fully!
Can we really be sure of anything? Some would say only taxes and death are sure. Thankfully, that is absolutely wrong. T
It is so easy to believe because of the things that have happened to us, the mistakes we have made, the scars we have, we are no longer of purpose or have worth. We feel because we have been broken by circumstances in life that we have lost our abili
Are you impervious to performance? Say what? The essence of the meaning of the word impervious (or impermeable) is: too not allow something to enter or pass through: and to not be bothered or affected by something! Are you allowing the tyrants of leg
Wrong questions are the breeding ground of doubt, despair and unbelief. I know; I've asked the wrong questions for almost sixty-two years. But, in the midst of those questions mercy, grace, atonement and the answer burst its way into my darkened ques
Without question, my greatest struggle and crisis of faith is, ‘Am I lovable’ and ‘AM I LOVED'? This question releases its evil first cousin; 'WILL I BE LOVED? Is being loved and loving contingent upon me doing some proverbial duty, service, behavior
I believe we are all a work in progress. I do not declare to be perfect in my recovery and life nor do I claim this process will ever be complete. I still have areas of improvement and growth. There is always another way I could challenge myself. The
Our youngest daughter Amy (who just had her first baby) is one who has provided me with many stories; some ‘nurturing’ to reflect on and some not so much. This one has always been ‘nurturing’. Over the years, when down or especially tattered by life’
I would like to ask for prayer over me and my family as I am now stepping out in faith and in to the training and role of a fire chaplain. As I look back I can see how the Lord has been equipping me for this task all my life and I am excited to see j
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 3-5, NIV.
In solitary silence we listen with great attent
“For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to re
"So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, and be totally ready to receive the gift that's coming when Jesus arrives. Don't lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn't know any better then, y
IS THERE NOT A CAUSE?
(Dutch Sheets at Glory of Zion, August 2015)
We’ve moved into a new season and we’re about to be launched into the fullness of it.
The next year is the most important year of our lives.
1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath (Goliat
When it’s all said and done? When the end is upon us? When the summation of all things is consummated? What will remain? What will withstand the whirling dervishes of insane world views? World views that leave anti-Christ perspectives in their wake;
Following are some words from Papa’s heart that are imperative if we are to make it through these difficult days. When received, they will strengthen you for whatever the journey has for you. All of creation is groaning for the sons and daughters of
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