“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 →
“And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, “This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.” And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”” Acts 26:31-32 Paul was a man on a mission from God. He felt called to... Continue Reading →
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 →
“preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach - Strong's G2784 - kēryssō - to be a herald; to officiate as herald; to proclaim after the manner of a herald; specifically used of the public proclamation of the gospel... Continue Reading →
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'.
“All the people perceived the thunderings, the lightnings, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking. When the people saw it, they trembled, and stayed at a distance. They said to Moses, “Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don’t let God speak with us, lest we die.” Moses said to the... Continue Reading →
“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 →
"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 →
