“I pray that you will see how great the things are that He has promised to those who belong to Him.” Ephesians 1:18 If you are a Jesus follower, you have a Saviour who will never leave you. Also, you are presently living in fields of diamonds, whether you see it or not! Working with families, I regularly see people walk[...]
"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[...]