My pastor has said “truth either offends or transforms you.” It is my experience that sometimes it is in the delivery of the truth that offense comes. When you go to people where they are, it is the living Word ablaze in your life that ministers to them. The Word must be planted deep inside... Continue Reading →
Be Lifted High
And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself. - John 12:32 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. - Matthew 5:14 Last night we were singing "Be Lifted Higher" during praise and worship, these two verses... Continue Reading →
Open the Floodgates
As we were in praise and worship tonight singing "Let it Rain, Let it rain, open the floodgates of Heaven" it occurred to me that typically I personally sing this sing talking about my own life. Thinking "God pour out your Spirit in my life. Open the flood gates of Heaven in my life." It... Continue Reading →
The promises of God
Genesis 9:13-16 I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every... Continue Reading →
Wait on the Lord
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! Psalms 27:14 (NKJV) Our society has taught us that we should expect things immediately. Three minutes for a meal for the family through a drive through is the goal for most chains. Thirty minutes to... Continue Reading →
In The Waiting
I was reminded today of a song by Greg Long that came out around the time of 9/11 called In the Waiting. It says: Pain, The gift nobody longs for, still it comes And somehow leaves us stronger When it's gone away Pray I try to pray for Your will to be done But I... Continue Reading →
A Prayer
Lord, on this day I lift up our soldiers and their families. Keep a hedge of protection around them, strengthen them, encourage them. Lord pour out your blessing on those families who have given the ultimate sacrifice of life for our nation's freedom, wrap them in your arms of love and compassion. Lord give wisdom,... Continue Reading →
Small Christianity
A closed bridge, a blocked road,an accident, a dark drive home. Are these sometimes how we as Christians appear?
This Place
I realize I have so much still to learn I am faced with this, everywhere I turn. Looking through a mirror not even big enough to see my face How long will I be stuck in this place? I can't see more than a small piece at a time I just don't want Your presence... Continue Reading →
Be Who You Are
1 Samuel 17:38-40 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because... Continue Reading →
