There were six people or groups whose stories we read on the Bible who encountered Christ in the beginning of His life on earth. Those people included Mary, Joseph, the inn keeper, the shephards, Simeon and Anna and the wise men. Despite these five stories, His life had been prophesied for centuries, and was available... Continue Reading →
I had the privledge of being with our four to six year old children's church group this week. I forgot how much the teach me in the moment. I remember how much I can enjoy the children. They bring a fresh break from my normal routine. We were learning about the story of David and... Continue Reading →
I was praying recently and saw a vision of a giant black Bible. It was opened, and a person was lying in the center of the fold. The cover started to close with the pages closing over the person in the middle of Bible. The person was writhing in pain, as the book closed... Continue Reading →
There is a gorgeous accent wall at my church, made of wood planks. For whatever reason, there is a single plank that always catches my attention. Tonight was no different. I opened my eyes to see it front and center to me. Anytime something continually catches my attention, I look for the lesson that God... Continue Reading →
There is this scene in the original The Lion King (1994) where the hyenas say the name of the king, Mufasa. One shudders at the power of the name, but says "do it again." I couldn't place the scene in the movie but that was the picture that came to my mind today as we... Continue Reading →
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 I took a deeper look into this passage as my focus has been on warfare. According to the Military Science Fiction there are three basic types of war:... Continue Reading →
There is a lot of talk about the worth or value of a person. This is often tied to a person's self-esteem or lack there of. It can lead decsions we make about many things. Too often, in our consideration of our own value we fail to consider the value placed on us by our... Continue Reading →
My Pastor preached a message today on honor. He reference a few passages and the television show Gold Rush. One of the passages of scripture was: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Romans 12:1, exploring the concept of living as a holy sacrifice to God. They consider what true offerings to God look like, recognizing the significance of even small contributions. Ultimately, they seek to surrender fully to God, overcoming comfort and distractions to live a life that honors His calling.
The passage emphasizes that leaders should not be domineering but should lead by example, as highlighted in 1 Peter 5:3. The author acknowledges a struggle with their domineering nature and desires to break this cycle to influence others positively. They seek forgiveness and guidance for servant leadership aligned with divine principles.
Restoring Voice 