to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:18 Overcoming darkness is another theme I have been running into lately. I shared a quote from Dr.... Continue Reading →
The Light
For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 As Christians, we reflect Jesus Christ to the world. When we allow Him to shine through us we are... Continue Reading →
Foundation
For he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:10 This scripture refers to Abraham, yet the cities he was given were already inhabited. They were built. Some were even fortified. The foundations of the city were there. Yet, He said God was the designer and builder. Could it be that God... Continue Reading →
The Secret of the Garden
In my devotion today, from The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn, "Into the Garden" Day 282, I read how God placed man (Adam) into the garden (Genesis 2:15 Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.), a place of His blessings. The garden... Continue Reading →
One Size too Big or too Small?
This year I felt that my focus word needed to be intentional. It is a work in progress, but I have focused on being intentional on a few areas of my life. I have looked for tips and tools that help me to be intentional in those areas. Earlier this month I started listening to... Continue Reading →
Deep Water
This passage has really been speaking to my soul over the past month. I just keep being drawn back to it again and again. Each time read it, I get another picture, another lesson that I can apply to my life. I believe that God is calling me to go deeper in Him. For years, ... Continue Reading →
Eternal tent
Scripture: For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1 Application to my life: One day both my physical home and my earthly body will be a pile of dust. Whether... Continue Reading →
He stayed
So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:6 I have heard many messages regarding this passage and interpretations of why when Jesus' friend Lazarus was sick He did not rush to Lazarus to heal him. Messages that ultimately point to the miraculous... Continue Reading →
True value
There is a lot of talk about the worth or value of a person. This is often tied to a person's self-esteem or lack there of. It can lead decsions we make about many things. Too often, in our consideration of our own value we fail to consider the value placed on us by our... Continue Reading →
