There are times in my life where I have looked for God everywhere, and then when I pause I find Him right where I am at. Today as my pastor was sharing a message entitled He is Powerful, he shared about many examples where Jesus moved in power based on the faith of the person... Continue Reading →
Questioning God
“And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?”” Genesis 15:7-8 I am one of those people who talk to the television,... Continue Reading →
Count It All Joy
Scripture: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 How it applies to my life: It’s funny, maybe a little... Continue Reading →
Keep the Faith
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 Faith, it is a big word in five letters. It asks us to believe for the impossible, to take risks that seem insane,... Continue Reading →
F.L.O.W.
Lately I have found myself drawn to acronyms. I will hear a word and start to ponder something it could stand for in my life. I see a frog - Fully Rely on God. I hear Fear - I think Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything and Rise. I was listening to a message... Continue Reading →
R.I.S.E.
There was a song that we sang when I was a child, and that at times I would obnoxiously sing to my children when I woke them for school. "Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the Glory,... Continue Reading →
Ask, Seek, Knock
Ask, Seek, Knock reflects on God's pleas to ask, seek, and knock, using precise definitions as grounded in the 'Strong's Lexicon'. The writer confesses struggling with asking God for personal needs and acknowledges God's capacity to cater to everyone's needs. They also highlight the importance of seeking wisdom and answers from God, not the Internet, and never fearing to knock on 'doors' of opportunity. Lastly, the writer ends with a prayer seeking courage and wisdom to 'ask', 'seek', and 'knock'.
From Faith to Fear and Then to Abundant Life
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 Today the woman with the issue of blood has been on my mind. In thinking of her, usually my thoughts turn towards her health and finances as the scriptures point out she... Continue Reading →
Not Going to Serve
"But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Daniel 3:18 All of Daniel 3:1 - Daniel 4:3 spoke to me today. It is a story most are familiar with, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery... Continue Reading →
