I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. G. K. Chesterton
Intentional awareness of our countless blessings will always provide fuel for a wildfire of gratitude in our soul! A fitt
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
Daily Unwrapping the Greatest of all Gifts-Christ in Us!
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A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He w
“Not all religion is good. In fact, Jesus said He came to destroy religion. Religion is basically a set of rules used by churches to force men into a posture which they feel pleases God. If you obey certain rules, act in certain ways, perform various
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
"I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: The main character in this drama - compared to him I'm a mere stagehand - will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the H
"I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don't let go. I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who |
"I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: The main character in this drama - compared to him I'm a mere stagehand - will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the H
“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 wow does it go w |
Love is the point! If I don’t start from the motivation of love then my actions--whatever they may be, are inconsequential. And I will not end up with an outcome governed and adorned by love! What’s the point otherwise? My intent, my heart motive, my
A few weeks ago our U.S. military began airstrikes against ISIS in Syria. ISIS (or ISIL—they’re always changing the name) has intended to incite fear through videos of them beheading western journalists, and photos of beheaded children of Christ
"Who gets the highest rank in God's Kingdom? For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he stood in the middle of the room, and said, I'm telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you're not
Is the Love of Jesus Christ captivating your heart today? Is he your heart's single affection?
Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847), made one of the boldest and most powerful declarations in the history of Christianity in his sermon entitled "The Expulsive Pow
"It cost God plenty to get you and me out of that dead-end, empty-headed life we grew up in."
3-6 How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long befo
Many believe that our greatest enemies are outside forces like rampant violence and abject poverty. They are enemies, but not nearly the foes and curses that superficiality and distraction are. Why? Because they are the two-headed dragon of spiritual
Restored to Innocence: the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense, literally freed from sin or evil…Do these statements define you and me? We will not likely live above what we believe about ourselves. And if our self-view is tainted by sham
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 perspective in their wake; w
Are you up for an adventure? Funny thing, the older I get in Christ, the more I seem to be excited for new adventure. At least the spirit is willing, even if my body is in complete protest.. My lifelong friend and mission partner (or is it partner in
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