For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to […]
“Everything was created through him; nothing—not one thing!— came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out.” John 1:3-5 A Stabilized Identity Good is bad and bad is good also translates into […]
Dealing With The Darkness Of Our Time Darker and darker the human condition is on a downward spiral. Deceit, lawlessness, hate, anger all accompany the illegitimate grab of power. These times do stretch our faith, they are dark times and the state of humanity is not good, yet we are never without Jesus, The Light […]
Happy are the people whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of spring water; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings. They go from strength to strength; each appears before God in Zion. Psalms 84:5-7 Entangle […]
“I woke up this morning, wide awake at 4am. When that happens, I know God wants me to pray about something and to say something. Over all the years of being His exhorter, having the gift of exhortation, we have a sensitivity between us and I know time to listen closely is here and this […]
Our Soul Shivers In This Present Darkness Darkness comes in like a flood, it makes our soul shiver, but God’s sliver of light, enlightens our darkness with hope. We can hope in the dark as deceit surrounds us on all sides causing despair to rise in our heart because as we open our heart wide to […]
If with heart and soul you’re doing good, do you think you can be stopped? Even if you suffer for it, you’re still better off. Don’t give the opposition a second thought. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone […]
I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me. For God alone has become my Savior. He alone is my safe place; his wraparound presence always protects me. For he is my champion defender; there’s no risk of failure with God. So […]
The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared to hope. Tim Keller Shalom – Disrupter Of Chaos Every year, Holy Week returns and passes us by like […]
“Draw me to your will even when it crosses against my comfort.” T.G. Melton Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the Lord for guidance. “Do everything they say to you,” the Lord replied, “for they are rejecting me, not you. They don’t want me to be their king any longer. Ever since […]
Let your life be shaped by integrity with truth written upon your heart. That’s how you will find favor and understanding with both God and men—you will gain the reputation of living life well. Proverbs 3 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9 Beware […]
So, stop fooling yourselves! Evil companions will corrupt good morals and character. Come back to your right senses and awaken to what is right. Repent from your sinful ways. For some have no knowledge of God’s wonderful love. You should be ashamed that you make me write this way to you! 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 Just […]
The Lord thundered and our enemies have been cut off, vanished in everlasting ruins. All their cities have been destroyed— even the memory of them has been erased. But Yahweh, our mighty God , reigns forever! He sits enthroned as King ready to render his verdicts and judge all with righteousness. He will issue his […]
God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? Listen, I received a command to bless; God has blessed, and I cannot reverse it! No misfortune […]
Yahweh is my revelation-light and the source of my salvation. I fear no one! I’ll never turn back and run, for you, Yahweh, surround and protect me. When evil ones come to destroy me, they will be the ones who turn back. My heart will not fear even if an army rises to attack. I […]