The story of Daniel in Daniel 6 tells of a young captive in Babylon that had been appointed as one of three administrators over satraps for King Darius. Daniel's walk with God won him favor with the king, but Daniel also gained enemies among his peers and subordinates. Daniel's peers became jealous because the king planned... Continue Reading →
Mark 8:33-35 Jesus turned and looked at His disciples and then said to Peter very sternly "Satan get behind me!" You are looking at this only from a human point of view and not from God's." Then He called His disciples and the crowd to come over and listen. "If any of you wants to... Continue Reading →
Sunday my pastor started a series called Praying Effectively. It was one of those messages from God's heart to mine - a spanking, wrapped in the biggest type of hug. God reminding me of the dream that He placed inside of me, and my failure to act on it. It is there in the back... Continue Reading →
I have been reading a Book The Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson as part of the journey. There were parts of the book that so speak to where I am now. It is centered around John 15. It provided on some fresh perspective, and then it got a little personal. I was taken... Continue Reading →
We must stay disciplined in our witness. The world is seeking happiness. The Lord gives us joy. They see our rejoicing and are attracted to the Spirit of the Lord within us. We have to consider this in our actions because the Lord is coming soon. We need to let everyone see joy within our... Continue Reading →
My 10-year-old niece is training to do a 5K. Her running schedule is dependent upon the adults in her life. She took a four-day break this past weekend where she just "ran around" with her friend throughout the day. Her race is Halloween, so it was really important that she stay on the schedule that had been set... Continue Reading →
Lately I seem to hear a lot more of "So and so said" or talk about a specific preacher, author, or person and the insight that they share. The statements are made all the time, and I know that I have done the same. Sharing something that we have heard or read recently, a fresh... Continue Reading →
It is easy to say "I love God". However, God requires more than just words. It takes discipline to live out that love to the level that His Word instructs. We must love Him with our whole heart. The heart is a life source to our body. We are called to glorify Him with our body, as... Continue Reading →
The words we speak have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21) in them. Yet without discipline, our mouth is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. The Word says that no one can tame the tongue and that it has the power to direct our lives. If we can not tame the tongue,... Continue Reading →
God calls His children to live in the light and be clearheaded. It's easy to want, but walking it out can be a challenge. With so many things competing for a place in our mind, we must be to keep our mind focused on the plans and purpose He has for us. The scriptures say... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 