At the end of the year, I left my childhood town in Arkansas and moved to New Mexico. I have been surprised at how the temperatures may be similar on the thermometer but my body has felt warmer since I arrived in New Mexico, except the cold nights. When the sun drops, I feel like... Continue Reading →
First Words
My pastor used to always ask "What is the first thing that God created?" I would always answer "the Heavens and the Earth." His response was the first thing God created was sound. He spoke things into being. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face... Continue Reading →
Trust Him with the Dreams
Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Luke 10:3 Jesus sent out the disciples without provision. They had no guarantee of success, just faith in the One who sent them. They failed at times. There was the father who asked why the disciples had not been able... Continue Reading →
Promises of God
No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20-21 This year I have stepped out. God brought me to New Mexico where I know no one, in the middle... Continue Reading →
The Velley of Fear
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[a] I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 I feel like in the past, as I read the scripture my focus was on the evil not the fear. God's word says so many times "Fear not". Those things that we... Continue Reading →
Love Your Neighbors
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 I have never really taken time to get to know my neighbors. I mean really know them since I was a kid. I've made plans to, but I never have reached out. Even if I extended "neighbors" to... Continue Reading →
Finding Favor, a Prayer of Magnitude
Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.” Exodus 33:13 I can think of no better way to start a new year, except a prayer of this magnitude... Continue Reading →
Servants and Stewards
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 servant - Strong's G5257 - hypēretēs - anyone who aids another in any work; an assistant: of a preacher of the gospel stewards - Strong's G3623... Continue Reading →
Pursue Love, Desire Gifts
The passage from 1 Corinthians 14:1 urges pursuit of love and earnest desire for spiritual gifts, emphasizing the need for balance. Author Bill Johnson's commentary highlights the equal importance of character and gifts. Pursuing love involves actively seeking to embody God's character, while desiring gifts entails longing for and requesting them from God.
The Exalted Word
I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. Psalm 138:2 God has exalted His Word. His Words will not return to Him void. One of the things I've learned in counseling is that biblical truths are... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 