Experience God in the Silence. Good Morning Friends, The mission God entrusted to Elijah was to anoint the new king of Israel and the new prophet called to succeed Elijah himself. Elijah had just kicked Jezebel's minions' buttes and Jezebel was one to take revenge. Facing the reality of all this was not easy for … Continue reading Experience God in the Silence.
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A Highway of Holiness.
A Highway of Holiness. Good Morning Friends, This Father's Day as I consider the life of my own father, I also contemplate the roads he paved that have led my life into greater joy and the roads in the Bible that guide us to walk A Highway of Holiness. Scripture: Recite [the words I am … Continue reading A Highway of Holiness.
Let the Holy Spirit Help Us Practice Being Fruitful.
Let the Holy Spirit Help Us Practice Being Fruitful. Good Morning Friends, The Spirit-filled life is a life lived like Jesus; that's how you and I are to live our lives. We are to live by the Spirit. When we learn to live the Spirit-filled life—a life like Jesus, then the fruit of the Spirit … Continue reading Let the Holy Spirit Help Us Practice Being Fruitful.
Sharing in Redemptive Suffering.
Sharing in Redemptive Suffering. Good Morning Friends, What is the most painful test you have encountered in leadership? Christ's was undoubtedly the decision of the cross and the crosses the disciples were to carry as well. Here even Christ needs consoling. And as I contemplate it this morning, in hope of the dawn, I realize … Continue reading Sharing in Redemptive Suffering.
Rain Therapy
Rain Therapy Good Morning Friends, I believe in a changing spiritual climate just like I believe there is a global climate change occurring. No I did not do a dance but I do believe in the benefits of a dream of a community of harvest... a solution-focused, empowerment directed, learning and service that brings resourcefulness … Continue reading Rain Therapy
Listening in on the Trinity of Blessings and the Father of Hospitality
Listening in on the Trinity of Blessings and the Father of Hospitality Good Morning Friends, This morning I'd like us to consider what the Bible says concerning hospitality. James tells us that hospitality is a mark of discipleship. Paul directs us to practice it. John commended the church for meeting the needs of missionaries though … Continue reading Listening in on the Trinity of Blessings and the Father of Hospitality
Let Go and Let God
Let Go and Let God Good Morning Friends, Today's devotional is humbling for it is about enlightenment not entertainment. It is more about the process of preparing the messenger than preparing a message. It is about getting the words out of the way so God's love can be released. Friends have asked me what is … Continue reading Let Go and Let God
Eyes of Love Guided by the Spirit
Eyes of Love Guided by the Spirit Good Morning Friends, Today's devotional asks us to walk and talk and see and hear and feel with the Spirit of Jesus... to know a Spirit of truth that abides with us, that saves us and sanctifies us and sends us out to a world in pain. Today we submit … Continue reading Eyes of Love Guided by the Spirit
An Invocation of Peace
An Invocation of Peace Good Morning Friends, Today on this Pentecost Sunday we study the relationship between love and forgiveness in restoring relationships, and begin to understand the confusion we have when we focus on our circumstances and not God's love in our circumstances. The important lesson is on how our love is received...How out of the depths … Continue reading An Invocation of Peace
The Trinity of Intercessory Prayer
The Trinity of Intercessory Prayer Good Morning Friends, Despite our many sins, Jesus always intercedes for us before the Father. He responds to our reruns of sinning with an infinite arsenal of responses letting go of what was and embracing something new...forgiveness. Friends, sinning does not take much in the way of imagination. It is … Continue reading The Trinity of Intercessory Prayer