Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus… let us draw near with a TRUE HEART IN FULL ASSURANCE OF FAITH, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us HOLD FAST THE CONFESSION OF OUR HOPE WITHOUT WAVERING, for he who pro[...]
This word came to me after planting a vegetable garden. Just as you have planted, I am planting My church in the midst of an evil generation. Just as it is difficult and painful to prune back a healthy, living plant, I am pruning the church back so it will grow stronger and bear much good fruit. I strip away dead things for[...]
“For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end - it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 ESV Have you become weary waiting for the Lord to move, uncertain of the next step to take? He reminds us in Habakkuk that although what we[...]
Over the past few months, something significant has been exposed in all of us: our attitude. I often underestimate how much my attitude determines my actions. My attitude determines how I handle my work, my words and my life. Here are three attitudes to choose today if you want to live well and be bold: YOUR SITUATION IS UNFAIR[...]
God loves you! How many times have I heard this statement since I became a follower of Jesus? Simultaneously, I have heard a linked thought: God is Love! And frankly, if He is made of LOVE, how can He not exude it wherever He goes? There is a certain eloquent synchronicity about all of this. But I must admit that it has NO[...]
“Above him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” Isaiah 6:2-3 RSV It is impossible to fully understand the holiness of G[...]
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV The waves surround me, thrashing about, waiting for me to drink. Darkness closes in; I cannot see clearly; it lays in wait to blind me. Heavy clouds[...]
I think there has been no other time in history where “connecting” with others appears to be so easily accessible, but yet loneliness is at an all-time high. When David was hiding in the caves, worried that Saul and his army would find him, we don’t know whether he was literally alone, but we know from his writing he felt[...]
Wow! I started reading Isaiah today. What a powerful opening! This is the message I have been hearing so clearly from God lately. God wants me to know Him, not my sacrifices. In much of Isaiah, Chapter 1, God tells the Israelites that He hates their sacrifices and religious festivals. He wants them to learn to do good and seek[...]
Every action brings a result. You are either taking a step closer to Me in your spirit, or you are moving away from Me in your flesh. Each step will have a magnitude, either becoming more like Me or becoming more like the world. Your steps show the true desire of your heart. There can be no wavering as you will never mov[...]