Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 Extravagant worship has at times made me cringe. When I realized it is not a show for my benefit but an expression of deep love for what God has done in someone... Continue Reading →
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 I can't help but feel God is trying to speak something to me. Today Pastor Ness preached other scriptures along the same line. He talked about how we let sin set us adrift. Sin keeps us in a works based... Continue Reading →
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitation is said to be one of the highest forms of flat rate. I know there have been many times in my life where I have tried to be like others. I wanted my prayers to sound as structured, as scriptural or as... Continue Reading →
They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Revelation 22:4 This scripture came up yesterday in our Bible study. The leader mentioned that God named us. Much like Jesus called Peter "Rock", God named us when He sealed us at salvation. We discussed that maybe we see a little of this... Continue Reading →
for the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity. Proverbs 24:16 There are a lot of times in my life I have fallen. SOmetimes, I got back up quickly. Other times, I allowed falling to keep me from stepping out in areas where I know I should. And a couple... Continue Reading →
But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, or anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead,and Christ will shine on you.” Ephesians 5:13-14 I love sleep, but when the light starts shining, I am wide awake with the exception of a Sunday afternoon nap. I want Christ... Continue Reading →
And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. Exodus 33:14-15 I'm halfway through theis fast and although I have felt God's presence and had His rest, I want more. I don't want to go without His... Continue Reading →
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Romans 16:20 God's peace, His love, they are simple things. It is easy in the current culture for peace to be fleeting and love to feel difficult. Love and peace are both a fruit of the Spirit and He is not fleeting. It is about... Continue Reading →
Maybe it is just me, but I feel like we all want a full on sign from God, like Moses and the burning bush, about the direction we should be headed in our lives. I find that God speaks to me in more subtle ways. I find confirmation from scriptures, the words of others, and... Continue Reading →
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 My word for this year is "stepping out". In this move to New Mexico I've been... Continue Reading →
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