Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18 I am someone who likes to know things, whether it is Godly wisdom or worldly knowledge. I don't necessarily think of myself as wise, but I... Continue Reading →
Fill and Remain
“I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.” John 1:31-32 Two things stand out to me in this passage. John said... Continue Reading →
Least and Greater, Violence and Force
Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by... Continue Reading →
Refusing God
““Then we set out from Horeb and went through all that great and terrifying wilderness that you saw, on the way to the hill country of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us. And we came to Kadesh-barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the hill country of the Amorites,... Continue Reading →
Hydrated in the Lord
I forgot to take my water with me today when I went for a walk around my neighborhood. In Arkansas, I would not have given it much thought in March. Today I didn’t get to the end of the block before I considered turning around. I didn’t; by the end of the walk, I regretted... Continue Reading →
Baptism
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn... Continue Reading →
Walking in Unity
“with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—”Ephesians 4:2-4 ESV I took the time to look up... Continue Reading →
Joy from the Mourning
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime.Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 I am familiar with the last part of this verse, but how powerful is all of it together. Often the enemy tries to make us feel like our sin and failure... Continue Reading →
Mature in the Gifts
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29 Bill Johnson wrote "Gifts are free; maturity is expensive." I have many gifts and callings from God. I've had some imparted to me. Not all have I stepped up to walk in; but God does not take them back. He waits on us to... Continue Reading →
Alone and Together
With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord; I will praise him in the midst of the throng. Psalm 109:30 God loves our intimate time where it is just Him and us. One to one. A time to hear our thanksgiving, for us to share our heart with Him and allow Him to speak one... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 