Our Truest Christmas Gift: The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. John pointed him out and called, “This is the One! The One I told you was […]
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Assumptions Are… Fosters Of Strife Assumptions are damaging to relationships. ASSumption is at the foundation of […]
Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go. Don’t think for a moment that […]
As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your divine calling. With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience. Be faithful […]
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 26:20-22 We […]
We call (pray for) every lie to be revealed and every lie holding us captive to be destroyed by the blood of Jesus. Ephesians 1:19-23 and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance […]
Vital-Vertical Relationship Vital-Vertical relationship with God! What does that mean? It means my relationship with God is personal. I don’t have religion, I have relationship. I say NO to religiosity. I make it personal with God. Genuine, Real, Passionate relationship with God is always personal and vertical. We pray it up to God. We are loyal […]
We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along […]
When they arrived in Bethlehem, Mary went into labor, and there she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped the newborn baby in strips of cloth, and Mary and Joseph laid him in a feeding trough since there was no available space in any upper room in the village. When they arrived in Bethlehem, […]
‘Why don’t you understand what I say? You don’t understand because your hearts are closed to my message! But I am the true Prince who speaks nothing but the truth, yet you refuse to believe and you want nothing to do with me. ‘ You are the offspring of your father, the devil, (8:44 The […]
“Every day you need it. You and I simply can’t live without it. What is it? The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.” Quote By: Paul David Tripp What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways! He won’t walk in step with the wicked, nor share the sinner’s way, nor be found sitting […]
“When You Walk With God, You Will Never Be Lost” By Karen Gibbs Philippians 1:4-7 When I pray for you, my heart is full of joy 5 because of all your wonderful help in making known the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am sure […]
The Groomsman’s Journal “He who has the bride is the Bridegroom; but the groomsman who stands by and listens to Him rejoices greatly and heartily on account of the Bridegroom’s Voice. This then is my pleasure and joy, and it is now complete. He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:29-30 Amplified Bible This […]
A Constant Conversation With God. Messy And Miraculous!
As for me, I look to the Lord for his help; I wait for God to save me; He will hear me. Do not rejoice against me, O my enemy, for though I fall, I will rise again! When I sit in darkness, the Lord Himself will be my Light. Micah 7:7-8 Living Bible We […]