The Lord is not slack concerning His promises toward us. This morning as I looked out my kitchen window, there was such a sense of newness to the day – a sense of encouragement filled the air. I remember just soaking in the quiet warm joy of that moment, realizing that an inspiring movement from […]
Tag: Holy Spirit
Getting Back to Our First Love
There are many things that have caused us to stumble – For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world, 1 John 2:16 NIV. Even when we stumble, we don’t have to remain in a compromised condition. God is […]
Transformation Begins with Us
As I awakened this morning, I pondered, “How will you toil your garden?” — Early in the pandemic season, I went to my sunroom and began to toil the soil for my garden, readying the dirt and acclimating it to receive new plants. I remember putting in things like eggshells and coffee grounds, adding a […]
A Godly Standard of Love that Gives What Has Been Given to Us
The world looks for ways to define God’s love, often seeking measures to apply it to our understanding. But, it is written in scripture how God defines His love for us and how we must faithfully respond to it with obedience and with care (1 John 3:1-24; 1 John 4:4-21). Walking in the Spirit of […]
Beauty in the Eyes of the Lord
It is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and He is attentive to their prayers (reference I Peter 3:17, I Peter 3). Our awareness of the eyes of the Lord makes us mindful of His standard and activates our conscience. “Your […]
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 […]
A Song, A Sunset, and the Whooping Cranes
Through the guiding of the Holy Spirit, we spent Christmas a little differently this year, taking time to reflect upon the voice of the Lord and His intended purpose for this season. We believe that God creates special moments in time for us all, and today held a few of those special moments. Christmas Day […]
Welcome Christ, Our King!
As we look toward Christmas Day, let us walk in the joy of the Lord and welcome Christ our King. The Lord has brought to us in this season not only a vision of His Son, but also a new awareness of His existence, presence, and worth. He has caused us to see Him closer. […]
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 Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise to God
As grand as God is, He can also be found in the smallest of details. So my writing tonight is not long or elaborate – it is one of thanksgiving and praise. I give thanks to the Lord for being a part of my day, for guiding my hands along the way. I praise Him […]