The enemy wants to take what doesn’t belong to him. As servants of the Most High God, we must not let him. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly […]
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Living in Reverent Fear
“Live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear…” – 1 Peter 1:17b “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him…” – 1 Peter 1:8 What thoughts and deeds have we wasted our time and energy on while the Lord […]
A Healthy Perspective on Introspection
The Book of James in the Bible really challenges our faithful actions. It causes us to weigh our: faith, behavior, actions, motives, and ultimately, our heart for God. James chapters 4 & 5 has a unique positioning. It offers a healthy perspective on self-evaluation and action as well as community reflection and action (or lack […]
Are Our Works Measuring Up to God’s Standard?
Are our works measuring up to God’s standard? “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17 NIV Are our daily actions reflective of Godly truth and wisdom or, are they a mere form of godliness? When the day is […]
What Does God Want Us to See in This Season?
Change. To see if our hearts can truly be changed towards Him. Love. To serve the Lord with gladness and to love Him wholeheartedly. Worship. To turn our ears towards Heaven, listen for the Lord, and respond in Truth. Wisdom. Accept the Lord’s guidance. Hear His Voice; seek Him; acknowledge Him; and serve His Will. […]
A Special Christ Focus
My mind has been filled with so many exceptional thoughts of our Lord today. From His incredible peace to His Star of Bethlehem, the Lord’s greatness truly shone among and with us on this day. I’m struck by the extreme sense of quiet that brought such a settling to my ears. The Lord’s peace was […]
God’s Joy Within and Around Us
Today I experienced the joy of the Lord in many different experiences: Resting in the Lord’s presence Observing a bird perched atop trees Enjoying a bright and beautiful Ethiopian coffee while watching my dog frolic in the sun Receiving and reconnecting with a classic novel, The Secret Garden Dinner and a Medieval-themed TV series Finishing […]
Become Optimistic About Your Future
It’s OK to be optimistic about your future, because better days can be ahead. Psalm 30:5b tells us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Lord is writing a new chapter, and you should walk forward optimistically into it. So allow yourself to remain hopeful, and look for […]
With God’s Strength, Overcome, and Walk into New Spaces!
When you look back and see the places that you have walked through, you realize that there is nothing you can’t overcome with God’s strength. As my husband and I reflected together this evening, we recalled some of our hard health challenges and their experiences and how the Lord not only walked us through but […]
Keeping Your Focus on The Lord
In the spaces of our day, God is near, hearing our prayer. He makes room to guide us and to move us… He makes us hear His voice and prepares us for His work. Lord, help our focus to remain on you, now and forever. Amen.