Acts 9:13-16 “But Lord,” exclaimed Ananias, “I’ve heard many people talk about the terrible things this man has done to the believers in Jerusalem! And he is authorized by the leading priests to arrest everyone who calls upon your name.” But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message... Continue Reading →
Tonight at Beauty for Ashes, Mary shared about obedience. She read I Cor. 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in... Continue Reading →
There's a big difference between being ready and getting ready. The majority of us spend most of our time getting ready and are never truly ready. Today as I was getting ready for work, three minutes before walking out the door I realized I haven't ate breakfast, I still need to put my hair up,... Continue Reading →
Last night at Beauty for Ashes Becky shared on the topic of purpose. As she shared scriptures from Isaiah 61:1-3, Part of which became famous words spoken by Jesus in Luke 4. Every time I have heard this preached it has been tied to Jesus, but in the context of these scriptures it was not... Continue Reading →
Like Elijah, I often look for God to come to me in a visual sign or in a loud booming voice, but over the past few months I have really honed in on the still small whisper of His voice. It moves me deeper in my relationship with Him. I know that He has always... Continue Reading →
Surrender is an action verb (used with object) meaning to give (oneself) up, or to give (oneself) up to some influence, course, emotion, etc. Surrender is the hallmark of Christianity, and yet most of us really struggle with the idea of surrender, even though our walk with God started with it. When we live a surrendered life, God is able to work in and through us. What Satan means to destroy us, God will use as a testimony. I can’t say that I live a totally surrendered life. There are times I get it right, and other times I fail miserably.
I was recently reminded of a Biblical Life Lesson that has carried me since October 6, 2001. The message was preached by James Payne a visiting preacher at Church on the Rock in Lee's Summit. It starts in I Samuel 16, David is anointed by Samuel and the spirit of the Lord comes on David... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 4:11-13 says: And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the Equipping (to furnish or provide with whatever is needed for use or for any undertaking) of the saints (patron) for the work (exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something) of ministry (To... Continue Reading →
The New Testament is filled with "take up your cross" Scriptures: Matthew 10:38 Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. " Mark 8:34... Continue Reading →
Maybe I am sensitive to all things military because my son left last week for his National Guard AIT training. Maybe because I have a special place in my heart for our armed services because of their willingness to serve. Regardless, one thing I really heard from our Advancing the Kingdom conference this past... Continue Reading →
