Passage - But we do see Yeshua — who indeed was made for a little while lower than the angels — now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God’s grace he might taste death for all humanity. Hebrews 2:9 Restated in my own words - Jesus lowered Himself to suffer death for all humanity by God's grace.... Continue Reading →
POD #11: The breakthrough story
Tell the story of any breakthrough, comeback or turnaround you've ever had, witnessed or dreamed of. Keep in mind that every story has these things: a beginning, middle and an end a setup, a struggle and a wrap-up a hero, a villain (which can be abstract, like fear or trauma) and people or things that... Continue Reading →
Democratic Kingdom
I have been a believer for the majority of my life. Yet if I am honest with myself, I haven't really let God be the King in my life. I have preferred to allow Him to be more of a democratic leader where if He agreed with my thinking, I could submit. I have allowed... Continue Reading →
Representations of denial
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who... Continue Reading →
Stirring up wells
There are deep wells that are being stirred within me. Wells that had been filled, some that I didn't even know existed, some wells that I didn't understand the drawing towards. But they are there, waiting to be re-dug, waiting to be stirred, waiting to be drawn from again. I have always had a deep... Continue Reading →
In the Beginning
Genesis 1:1 (NKJV) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. John 1:1 (NKJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Genesis and John both begin with "In the Beginning." In the Beginning God. In the Beginning was the Word. One... Continue Reading →
POD: Never Make Assumptions
POD: Never Make Assumptions Write about this: When was the last time you made assumptions about what someone else might have been thinking or feeling? How did that work out? What are the go-to assumptions that you are prone to making? How do they play out? How do those assumptions usually work out for you?... Continue Reading →
POD: Paradoxes—Hiding and Holding On
Years ago, I read a book called Hiding from Love. I honestly don’t remember a ton about the book itself. But I do recall being fascinated by the paradox that we frequently, through our patterns and behaviors, hide from the very thing that we most want and most universally long for: love. For today’s prompt,... Continue Reading →
Guarding the Heart of Marriage
Malachi 2:15-16 (CJB) And hasn’t he made [them] one [flesh] in order to have spiritual blood-relatives? For what the one [flesh] seeks is a seed from God. Therefore, take heed to your spirit, and don’t break faith with the wife of your youth. “For I hate divorce,” says Adonai the God of Isra’el, “and him... Continue Reading →
Guard your Heart
Above everything else, guard your heart; for it is the source of life’s consequences. Proverbs 4:23 When I am looking for a deeper understanding of a scripture, after looking at different versions, I love to utilize Blue Letter Bible for a look into the words of the passage. Proverbs 4:23 Guard - Natsar <1407> <H5341>... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 