Turn from Darkness

to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:18 Overcoming darkness is another theme I have been running into lately. I shared a quote from Dr.... Continue Reading →

Enslaved by Choices

We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. Romans 6:6 Sin was brought to nothing at the cross so that we would not have to be enslaved. I realize that there are things like... Continue Reading →

Refining and Testing

“And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’””‭‭ Zechariah‬ ‭13‬:‭9‬ ‭ I admit... Continue Reading →

Lay the Weight Down

I try to pay attention when something is repeated at me several times throughout the day or in a short period of time. I recognize that generally, God is trying to get my attention. He knows me well enough (really better than I know myself) to know, that sometimes I need things repeated multiple times... Continue Reading →

Protection of Birds

“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91‬:‭4‬ ‭ I looked up the difference between a shield and buckler in Merriman-Webster dictionary. Shields were very large, are used to hide behind or in attack. Bucklers were small shields that... Continue Reading →

Complete Freedom

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭‬ Christ paid the complete price for us to be free at Calvary. So when I carry sorrows, grief, worries, sickness, disease or sin, I have placed the yoke of slavery back on... Continue Reading →

New Way

““Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭ God wants to do a new thing. The wilderness is generally a... Continue Reading →

His Law

But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Jeremiah 31:33 God desires us to want Him to be our God. He is willing... Continue Reading →

On Earth as it is in Heaven

Your kingdom come.Your will be doneOn earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 This little sentence of the priorities issues to teach the disciples to pray is simple, yet powerful. Heaven on Earth. God's will be done here as it is in heaven. I am trying to renew my mind to the finished work of the cross.... Continue Reading →

The Light

For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 As Christians, we reflect Jesus Christ to the world. When we allow Him to shine through us we are... Continue Reading →

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