For example… do you consider yourself as an encourager? What kind of encourager? Do you placate or condescend or commiserate… or do you empathize? The latter is the preferred the former 3 are easily detected by another. When you encourage another do you do so based in the will of the Father as shown in […]
Making a Difference? Read More »
“‘For I endorse and delight in the Law of God in my inmost self [with my new nature]. But I discern in my bodily members [in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at war against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner
Not always so easy… is it? Doesn’t eliminate that we may have a need to let things go – both the good as well as the bad. And yes, both define us… actually, how we respond to both of these ‘states’. In my world, ‘letting go’ is the first step but step 2 is also
Letting go… Moving on… Read More »
Think about it… who gives us so many opportunities to ‘get it right’, understand, know, grow, change? The only Person gracious enough to understand our stumblings, attempts, wrong motives, etc. is Jesus. And what does He do for us? “Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience
The God of second, third, forty-fifth, ninety-nineth chances Read More »
“You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way
Hiding your light? Read More »
In the middle of a battle? Or… see a battle looming in the distance? Or… have you just emerged from a really, really difficult battle? In every one of those scenarios, they have one thing in common – capitulation is not an option! Don’t even look in that direction let alone move that way. WHY
Capitulation is not an option Read More »
[The credit for this discussion belongs to Pastor Robert Morris whose Eastermessage was… not sure what word to use – fantastic. I’m just sharing myunderstanding that came from his message. I felt it needed to be shared –just remember that it’s my understanding.] “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His
I’m preparing to host a rather large ‘prayer event’ encompassing people who will be joining from various areas. I’m a detail type, no apologies, so I’ve been focusing on the technical details to make certain that those who wish to attend will be able to access the event. The other part is to be certain
Still More Miscellaneous Thoughts on PRAYER, Part 7 Read More »
What ARE your desires? Are they only carnal/secular? Will God answers these? (The answer is… I think it depends on what those desires are.) “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” [Psalm 37:4] ‘And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do.
I did NOT say… WHO are you! I’m asking… who you are – now and becoming? Since you have accepted Jesus’ invitation and made Him your Lord… do you know who YOU are? Just like there are many roles you play in your secular life, you have spiritual roles as well. Such as? Well you
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
