We must stay disciplined in our witness. The world is seeking happiness. The Lord gives us joy. They see our rejoicing and are attracted to the Spirit of the Lord within us. We have to consider this in our actions because the Lord is coming soon. We need to let everyone see joy within our... Continue Reading →
My 10-year-old niece is training to do a 5K. Her running schedule is dependent upon the adults in her life. She took a four-day break this past weekend where she just "ran around" with her friend throughout the day. Her race is Halloween, so it was really important that she stay on the schedule that had been set... Continue Reading →
Lately I seem to hear a lot more of "So and so said" or talk about a specific preacher, author, or person and the insight that they share. The statements are made all the time, and I know that I have done the same. Sharing something that we have heard or read recently, a fresh... Continue Reading →
It is easy to say "I love God". However, God requires more than just words. It takes discipline to live out that love to the level that His Word instructs. We must love Him with our whole heart. The heart is a life source to our body. We are called to glorify Him with our body, as... Continue Reading →
God calls His children to live in the light and be clearheaded. It's easy to want, but walking it out can be a challenge. With so many things competing for a place in our mind, we must be to keep our mind focused on the plans and purpose He has for us. The scriptures say... Continue Reading →
Just as we are called to pray continually, we are called to praise continually. Sometimes this is done easily. I love days when I can walk around with a praise song stuck in my head as I go throughout the day. Or when I wake up with a song in my heart that comes and... Continue Reading →
This is one of those scriptures that contains few words with a tall order. It seems straight-forward, yet impossible. Yet, I know with Christ, nothing is impossible. As I began meditating on this scripture, I wanted a picture to see how this impossible task is possible. When I first think of prayer, I think of... Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives where we tend to become complacent. We start to rely more on our own abilities than on God's ability. It is during these times that we forget that it takes discipline to keep out lamps burning. The Bible cautions us to stay ready, watchful, and ready for service. We... Continue Reading →
We are all called to pray. Many of us pray those selfish prayers of God please help me and mine. We pray those prayers of desperation during difficult times. We pray those quick prayers when we offer in passing to pray for others. It takes discipline to not cease praying for others. It takes discipline... Continue Reading →
We are coming to a turning point in The Journey, wrapping up the weeks of Enlightenment. The past few weeks we have been meditating on the fact that God is willing. We have been looking at the characteristics of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. There are so many things... Continue Reading →
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