“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 The devotional today on Youversion was from Follow - a life of purpose. The writer shared that the world encourages us to follow our dreams, but Jesus said... Continue Reading →
“You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.” Proverbs 16:9 As I read this passage, my mind thoughtabout a director in a movie and the role theyplay in a movie's plan. Wikipedia states “a filmdirector controls a film's artistic and dramaticaspects and visualizes the screenplay whileguiding the film crew and actors in... Continue Reading →
“So then, submit yourselves to God. Resist the Devil, and he will run away from you.” James 4:7 Often times I want to resist the devil in my own strength. I tell myself I can keep him at bay, I can just say no, I can walk away and that it will make him... Continue Reading →
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 →
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.” Proverbs 3:5-6 I love this scripture. I first learned it in King James Version as a child, I love to read it in... Continue Reading →
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 I have been blessed over the years to sit under some really great pastors. I’ve learned from them. I receive from them. I’ve heard the messages, and for some... Continue Reading →
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does... Continue Reading →
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” James 4:17 Sin comes in many forms. There have been times in my life where I have felt condemned by a "man made rule." It was something that God convicted someone else of not something that... Continue Reading →
“Whether it is good or bad, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God to whom we are sending you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God.”” Jeremiah 42:6 Walking through the streets of Ephesus, Turkey we were reminded that Paul wanted... Continue Reading →
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 3:13-14 I remember memorizing the scripture when my... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 