"Surrender your anxiety! Be silent and stop your STRIVING, and you will see that I am God. I am the God above all nations, and I will be exalted throughout the whole earth" Psalm 46 TPT. "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted on earth" Psalm 46 NIV. I was having a conversation[...]
In thinking about this month’s HEARTstrong themes of Mission and Purpose, I was reminded of something that happened a couple of years ago on Valentine’s Day. Long story about why I was there, but I was parked outside a Country Style Donut Shop, at a gas station, in a small town outside of Ottawa, at night, on Valentine’s D[...]
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” Ephesians 4:1 ESV. The Pulpit Commentary states that Paul is entreating us on God's behalf to live in a way befitting our high calling. A line from CeCe Winans’ song ‘Worthy’ (“He counted us wort[...]
Several years ago, I remembered hearing the concept of ‘Standing Firm in Faith’ related through a story concerning American Indigenous people. It was said that when they went out onto the battlefield, the warriors would often take a stake and a length of leather cord with them. They would drive the stake into the ground, at[...]
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 ESV. Paul calls us to take up the spiritual armor God has given us for a spiritual battle, we are to use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so t[...]
There is a term used in the military arena called “The Commander’s Intent,” which simply refers to leadership that has soldiers focus on a mission’s objective without providing all the specific details on how to accomplish it. Its design is to harness the creativity of the soldier to accomplish a very specific objective.[...]
"Since we have such hope, we are very bold:" 2 Corinthians 3:12 (ESV) "Therefore, my brothers, whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the LORD, my beloved:" Philippians. 4:1 (ESV) "….in the call of GOD in CHRIST JESUS:" Philippians 3:14b and 12-17 (ESV) Also, based on the story of Ananias, a[...]
“So be made strong even in your weakness by lifting up your tired hands in prayer and worship.” (Hebrews 12:12 The Passion Translation) I know you’re tired, child. I see that you’re weary. You look down at your weathered hands, but they’re nothing compared to the worn-out heart that I see in you. A heart that is afra[...]
She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. For she said, ‘If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.’ And immediately, the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Mark 5:27-29 ESV. Dear Friend, You are sick; you hav[...]
On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3 NASB Over the last three months, we have been encouraged time and again to be BOLD. Bold in approaching our Abba father, bold in sharing our faith, bold and confident in our identity in Christ. I am sure we all can say Amen! It is ho[...]