Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18 I am someone who likes to know things, whether it is Godly wisdom or worldly knowledge. I don't necessarily think of myself as wise, but I... Continue Reading →
Dwelling
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord;my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 I am intrigued by the church I have been attending because they are so service driven. Yet, I long for the presence of His dwelling there, for the courts to be filled. Maybe it... Continue Reading →
Highways and Hedges
And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke 14:23 Jesus doesn't want the people that we expect to be invited, but those from the highways and hedges. He invited those that society keeps it arms links,... Continue Reading →
Fill and Remain
“I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.” John 1:31-32 Two things stand out to me in this passage. John said... Continue Reading →
Least and Greater, Violence and Force
Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by... Continue Reading →
Refusing God
““Then we set out from Horeb and went through all that great and terrifying wilderness that you saw, on the way to the hill country of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us. And we came to Kadesh-barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the hill country of the Amorites,... Continue Reading →
Hydrated in the Lord
I forgot to take my water with me today when I went for a walk around my neighborhood. In Arkansas, I would not have given it much thought in March. Today I didn’t get to the end of the block before I considered turning around. I didn’t; by the end of the walk, I regretted... Continue Reading →
Baptism
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn... Continue Reading →
Pray
And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:7-8 Prayer is not about length it's about heart. Prayer is about letting my heart connect with God's... Continue Reading →
Walking in Unity
“with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—”Ephesians 4:2-4 ESV I took the time to look up... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 