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
It’s easy to love God when things go well. But what if they don’t? What if someone we love dies? What if everything goes exactly opposite of what we’ve prayed for? Is God still good? Continue reading
Run to Him as a loving child.
God did not create heaven and earth for us to listen to an hour sermon then forget about Him the rest of the week. He had bigger plans for us than that.
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Prayer is just a conversation with God.
Praying to God does not have to be a formal affair. After all, we’re family. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:26) And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, Abba Father. (Gal 4:6) Abba means Daddy! Continue reading
God is such a gentleman. He will never force Himself anywhere. He is kind and loving, even knowing everything about us. Continue reading
Finding God is far easier than you think.
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