Tonight at church we started watching the video series Honor Reward by John Bevere. It was an introductory to a twelve week series on honor, which sounds very inspiring. Well, a while in to the DVD, it messed up. The last part I heard him say was in reference to a verse II John 8,... Continue Reading →
Fruit or Roots
There is a lot said in the Bible about fruit, over 197 references, and 21 references to roots in the bible according to a search on Bible Gateway A few I found interesting were Psalms: 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way... Continue Reading →
The Same Power
We have started singing a song at church, I think it is by Hillsong, but can't swear to it - but there is a line of it that spoke to me about something that I believe God has been trying to show His church. The line says "The same power that conquered the grave lives... Continue Reading →
Faith vs Courage
Faith is defined as confidence or trust in a person or thing. Having courage is to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism. Why is it that I can have faith but not the courage to act in accordance with what I believe? Today I was talking with this person and... Continue Reading →
Prayer to honor
Lord, let me see with Your eyes. Let me feel with Your heart. Let me love with the love of the Savior Let me speak with Your words. Lord, forgive me for not giving honor to those who You have placed in authority over me. Help me to give honor as You intended me too.... Continue Reading →
Love Never Fails
I am often disappointed by people, especially by those I love and care about. I was pondering the happenings with one of the clients I am working with, and how she is not doing what she needs to. How she is failing her family. As I was driving down the road, and I started thinking... Continue Reading →
Chains of the Past
As Christians we are adopted into the family of God. When I worked for the state we always made a point of letting adoptive families know that you can dis-inherit your own kids, disown them, whatever, but you can not do that with an adopted child. When the child is adopted they are given a... Continue Reading →
Convenience vs Compassion
Our world is definitely one of convenience, drive through windows, convenience stores, instant drinks and foods, automatic everything - we want things to be convenient for us. As Christian's we can not afford to live a life of convenience, we have to follow Christ, and His was not a life of convenience. Take for instance... Continue Reading →
Give Freely
But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him? Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. I John 3:17-18 Lord, help me to give freely to those in need our of the abundance of what You... Continue Reading →
A prayer in stepping out
Today Lord is a big day as I present Ezekiel Life Ministries for the first time. I am excited and scared, blessed and a little disappointed. I am taking this step in faith. Lord, give me the words to say. Give me the wisdom and peace and Your presence. Help me to be thorough and... Continue Reading →
