I’m a baseball fan. I love to watch the catcher look down and think about which pitch to call for next. He only has seconds to decide and his concentration is intense. Then, quickly, he will look up and make the sign to the pitcher. It’s over in a matter of fifteen seconds, but it’s awesome to watch.
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When was the last time you got flooded in the Spirit?
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If you were buying life insurance, how much would your life be worth? If you were kidnapped and being held for ransom, how much would they ask for? Continue reading
We are told over and over in the Bible to praise the Lord. We praise Him because He is Lord, because He redeemed us, and He is worthy of all praise. When we really get that, we don’t need to be told. But sometimes we do need to be reminded when we are sick, when we are disappointed, when we are sad. Continue reading
Sometimes we cry out to God to do something when God has put it in our hands to manage. We are told to make disciples, heal the sick, raise the dead, and preach the gospel. We’ve been given all that we need, we just need to do it. Continue reading
I can’t help but notice that there is a common thread running through all the backward ways of the kingdom. We give God our tithe and we live with more. He makes us kings and priests yet servants that wash feet. He tells us to ask, then expects us to wait. What gives?
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Prayer is expecting an answer and being patient while waiting.
Living in the kingdom is to learn all about God’s upside down world. The first will be last. Give so you will receive. Lay down your life so you will live. It’s all counter intuitive. Continue reading
God loves who you are. Isn’t that amazing? He loves your heart and your hidden dreams. He loves all the wonderful potential that He put in you. He actually knows you better than you do. Continue reading
You are responsible for your own growth in faith.
What ever level of faith you are in, you need to keep moving. Babies are not meant to be babies for ever. We are meant to grow in maturity. Continue reading
Let go of stress and trust God to be God.
Sometimes we need to stop and ask ourselves: Would we rather live in frustration or peace? Continue reading