Get off the beaten path.
I noticed recently that the shortcut I take across my lawn to get to the mailbox is starting to make a path in the grass. It’s not a good thing for the lawn. Now I have to consciously walk next to the direct way to the mailbox or walk around the driveway to keep the lawn alive. Continue reading
Know your place in the Kingdom.
A friend of mine told me a story recently that made me realize a great lesson. Someone in Korea had a puppy that was a mix of a Korean breed and wolf. Continue reading
God’s promise is His word.
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Continue reading
It’s time for grown-up gifts.
There are so many gifts and blessings that God has for us, but most of us are not in a position to receive them. Continue reading
Walking with Emmanuel
The Bible says that there were two men who walked with God – Enoch and Noah. Enoch was so close to God that God took him. He just loved this man so much that He wanted him in heaven. Continue reading
Stay under His wings, be safe.
When we live in the secret place of the Most High, when we live under the shadow of His wings, God promises to be with us and protect us. He promises.
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A giving heart releases blessing.
When Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything, it was to show first where the man’s trust and heart was, but also to show that we need to have a giving spirit. Continue reading
Are you peculiar?
Are you peculiar? It’s okay to be. In fact, it is required of you. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that you should show forth the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (1Pet 2:9)
If you have given your heart to Jesus, you belong to Him. You are one of His peculiar people. You can’t carry on like you are not. If your relationship with Him is scheduled to Bible studies, Sunday morning, and saying grace at dinner, then you have no relationship with Him at all. To be peculiar, a holy nation, means that you understand your place in His royal household. Your thought life revolves around the goodness of God and what He is doing. You are called to be holy, all day, every day.
You have to allow yourself to be convicted of the things that prevent holiness from shining in you. You have to embrace all the wonderful gifts of His spirit that change you from glory to glory. Delight yourself in His presence. Soak in deep thoughts of who He is. Look around for signs that He is blessing and working in your life. God has made you holy through the blood of Christ. Living from that mindset draws you closer to the heart of God and wonderful things will come from that.
Great faith is a great goal.
Have you ever looked at strong Christians and admired their faith? I have. I thought that there was no way I could ever be like them. Continue reading
Don’t try to climb the mountain, move it.
What are we supposed to endure through and what are we supposed to see victory in? Continue reading