For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 We are in human, flesh... Continue Reading →
Could Have Been Set Free
“And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, “This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.”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 →
F.L.O.W.
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 →
Renewed
Renewed discusses the author's journey of spiritual transformation, stressing the continuous process of mind renewal in Christianity. Renewed recommends personal discipline, patience, obedience, and faithfulness, as well as openness to new divine revelations for this transformation. The ultimate goal being the alignment of an individual's thoughts and desires with God's teachings and their implementation in daily life.
Look on the Heart
While society often focuses on outward appearance, as emphasized by the size of the beauty industry, it's crucial to look deeper. The heart and intent matter more than surface-level appearances. Even when disagreeing significantly, we should strive to comprehend the heart behind someone's views and maintain respect and love. It reflects a Biblical perspective that God values the heart over external attributes.
Heal the Land
The writer highlights the need for humility, prayer, and repentance based on 2 Chronicles 7:14. They lament the loss of these virtues in the U.S. after the 9/11 attacks, asserting that individuals prioritized personal desires over spiritual necessity. The writer encourages individuals to step up, to seek God's forgiveness, and invites God to heal their nation and deliver them from wickedness.
Don’t Let Your Story Get in the Way of the Truth
“You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.” 2... Continue Reading →
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9 I don't do well with fake people. Sometimes I meet people who have a genuine love and feel it's fake because they're just so loving all the time. I was intrigued the first time I really got to know someone... Continue Reading →
Guarding with Vigilance
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 Vigilance is the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties This vigilance, we are called to keep is something that would keep us from being complacent because it takes constant action on our part. It is being... Continue Reading →
R.I.S.E.
There was a song that we sang when I was a child, and that at times I would obnoxiously sing to my children when I woke them for school. "Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the Glory,... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 