The fear of rejection is pretty universal. Who hasn’t been hurt by rejection at some point or another? In our fallen and broken human nature, we can reject one another and be rejected. Unfortunately, rejection is alive and well in our world, and the wounds inflicted by rejection can be seen everywhere. But the fear of being r[...]
"O God you are my God; I earnestly search for You. My soul thirsts for You; My whole body longs for You In this parched and weary land where there is no water." Psalm 63:1 NLT I love that the Lord knows this is exactly what I want: I do thirst and long for Him, I want to know Him more, I want to see Him more clearly, I wan[...]
"Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation." Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT "Don't forget to put your caps on!" Ellie called out as her classmate headed to the wash[...]
"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all" Psalm 34:19 NIV. I remember gazing in the depth of my thoughts, sitting across from what is now an obsolete white and giant rear computer monitor, lodging on top of an old white hard drive with a floppy disk slot. [Flashback: A glorious compu[...]
The Apostle Paul is single-handedly responsible for writing a large percentage of the New Testament. He wrote in the FIRST person. He knew his past, his present, and could look to his future. He pulled no punches. He assumed no lofty perches based on pretense or piety. His total love fully set upon the face of Jesus Christ. Obe[...]
This is Who I am You see Me, and I am so pleased Listen, My child. Listen to Me You hear My voice. Listen to Me I have much for you, but you must trust Me You are wondering whether to speak out Yes, do it, My child Speak out, I will give you the words You will frustrate the words of the enemy You will speak life I wi[...]
"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words." Matthew 6:6-7. Every morning and night, my father[...]
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 In My infinite wisdom, power and might, In My sovereignty, glory and splendor, In My majesty, everlasting knowledge, I took the time to imagine you, to design you, moment by moment[...]
To the “Stronghearts” who have chosen to continue and those just beginning this pilgrimage of Godly disciplines. The passed months of sunrises, the pre-dawn gatherings for morning manna, memorizing of Scripture, monthly fasting, the fellowship of accountability, the mutual servanthood and the growth of “Christian Table Tal[...]
Immediately after all the stories of the people of great faith in Hebrews 11:4-31, Hebrews 11:32-35 tells us that "they shut the mouths of lions, escaped death etc.… ". That's the part I remember that they trusted God and "they won"!! "By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had pro[...]
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