See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. 1 John 3:1 There is something special about knowing you belong. After our physical needs are met, belonging is one that we need... Continue Reading →
Strengthened
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 My kids got used to saying this verse as each time I would hear them say "I can't" it would be met with "Tell me Philippians 4:13". It's funny as young children we are filled with the thought that we can do anything.... Continue Reading →
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules. 2 Timothy 2:5 I am not athletic. It has never been my wheelhouse and I've never pretended to be. However, I am competitive. I was in college when someone pointed it out to me. Also a role follower, I... Continue Reading →
Disciplined Disciple
Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Impossible. Wrote about it as pastor Ness had preached about it. Nothing for God is impossible, but for us it... Continue Reading →
I Only
“Then Elijah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left as a prophet of Yahweh; ….. 1 Kings 18:22 Elijah is one of those prophets that I can relate to. Maybe not the miracles he did, but certainly his unjustified view that he was all alone in his circumstances. It is a lie... Continue Reading →
Volume of Love
may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:18-19 Width, length, height, depth, God's love is not linear, it is a volume of completeness. It... Continue Reading →
Saved to the Uttermost
Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 to the utmost - I looked at the Greek word Strongs G3838 παντελής pantelēs And to the utmost means all complete, perfect, unto completeness, completely perfectly,... Continue Reading →
We will come
Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him. John 14:23 The word "we" jumped out of this passage. I was saved as a child, and would say "Jesus came into my heart". Jesus is a... Continue Reading →
I Will Show You
“‘Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don’t know.’” Jeremiah 33:3 Our society today is full of phone calls, that go unanswered. Unknown numbers, spam calls, and just calls that come through at inopportune times; we're used to not answering and not being... Continue Reading →
Ask
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. John 15:7 Asking it's hard for me. It is something God has been speaking to me about, asking for what I need or want. I grew up feeling that what I wanted or needed... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 