Satan is the author of fear, lies, deception, and destruction. God is the author of faith, truth, freedom, and life. Which author is writing your story? (John 8:44; Revelation 12:9; 1 Peter 5:8; John 10:10; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 12:2; John 14:6; Luke 4:18-19)
Trusted over the Talented
God uses the trusted over the talented - those whose hearts are fully trusting Him and whose hearts He can fully trust ... with His plans, visions, and purposes. There are often many who are more talented and/or more capable, but often many talented individuals are not only unavailable for God to use, but they are... Continue Reading →
No Appetite?
Our physical bodies crave more of what we feed it and this has been proven scientifically (i.e., eat more sugar - crave more sugar!). So it is true for our spiritual appetites too! Could it be that our spirits are so malnourished, we are starving or practically dead spiritually? Many of us have no spiritual appetite, because we feed more consistently... Continue Reading →
No Fear = No Wisdom
If we are not willing to honor, revere, and submit to the authority of God, we are not a candidate to even begin to have any wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom... Proverbs 1:7 The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and... Continue Reading →
Success in God’s Eyes
Success in God's eyes is obeying what He tells you to do; and hearing at the end of your journey, "Well done, daughter or son, You have been My good and faithful servant."* *Matthew 25:21
Things that bother and baffle me!
Child Abuse! A sunburned baby! Again, child abuse! People who do not worship or serve God or follow the Biblical teachings of Jesus Christ, but then blame God for everything that doesn't go their way in life or is wrong in our world. Christians who have been forgiven, but won't forgive others. Christians who believe... Continue Reading →
Building up or Bashing?
Or even promoting disunity? Are you guilty of bashing or criticizing or speaking against another believer or worse yet, against a pastor or teacher or another church body? We are one in Christ, right? Or, we are supposed to be one in Christ. Predominately, what I am referring to is the careless, reckless, and critical (nitpicky) accusations of others who are... Continue Reading →
Avoid or Embrace?
Often we avoid, disregard, and even mock and ridicule the people, values, tools, and environments that can help us to really live productive and fulfilling lives that influence not only our own lives, but also the culture in a positive manner, and instead, give more time, respect, applause, and even support to the people, values, and environments that lead to... Continue Reading →
The Way of Death
Most people would boldly tell you they are choosing life and would never choose the "way of death". However, when we live our daily lives only by what we think is right or wrong, outside of seeking guidance, knowledge, and wisdom from our Creator God and His Book of Life, we are choosing what seems... Continue Reading →
No Time Left for You
How can we expect to know God, when we don't spend any time with Him? "I got, got, got, got no time...", and "there's no time left for you...", -- remember these lyrics to the old song by The Guess Who? These lyrics truthfully apply to many of us today when it comes to time for God. Then, we wonder why... Continue Reading →
Alike or a Light?
We can never be a light to the darkness while we are participating with it. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. Ephesians 5:10-11 Also Matthew 5:14-16
Revealed in God’s Presence
When we spend time in God's presence, wisdom, vision, purpose and calling are revealed.
A God-sized dream?
Most God-sized dreams aren't discarded they're simply overcome by distractions (Holly Gerth). Remember, one of the signs of a God-sized dream, is that it's not about you. The motivating fire and passion behind the dream should be to serve others and to bring God glory (Jennifer Morrow).
It Takes a Team
It takes a TEAM to do anything really well - much less see a dream or vision unfold! No one ever accomplishes anything of significance alone. It takes TIME to build a team! It takes COMMITMENT TO BE A PART OF A TEAM! It takes a TEAM to BUILD a true God-sized DREAM! T ogether E veryone... Continue Reading →
Lay em Down
As we continually lay our passions and the desires of our heart on the altar, we can be assured that God is desiring to use them for His purpose and glory, when He keeps igniting them again and again!
Feeling Pushed?
It's better to be lead by the Lord than to be pushed by people. It's called "peace" versus "pressure".
Criticizing or Co-laboring?
The critical are usually not involved. So encourage each other to build each other up...1 Thessalonians 5:11
Created One
We will never be who we were created to be without knowing The One who created us. God formed us, knows every detail about us, and created us for a purpose and to bring Him glory. Get to know our Father and Creator, God through His Word, The Bible, and be who He created... Continue Reading →
Separated Unto God
Sometimes when God allows us to be separated from people, He desires to draw us closer to Himself. Draw close to God and He will draw close to you...James 4:8
Modern Day Slavery
What we can walk away from, we have mastered. Whatever we cannot walk away from has mastered us. Whatever is controlling you - you do not have authority over. 2 Peter 2:19 ... For you are a slave to whatever controls you.
Jesus Take the Wheel or Take a Seat?
Sometimes we just want Jesus to go along with what we want to do, instead of us following what He wants us to do. John 10:27 The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.
They All Fall Down
Don't put people on pedestals. People fall from pedestals - it's not a good place to be. Only Jesus deserves to be on the pedestal of our hearts. “Have no gods other than Me." Exodus 20:3
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