There is a trash bag inside our hearts where all the dark stuff lives. All our sin, pain and brokenness go into this garbage bag: all the pain, brokenness, insecurities, anxieties, fears, concerns, strongholds, lies, burdens, false yokes, doubts, unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment, hiddenness, pride, jealousy, envy, strife an[...]
In a recent HEARTstrong morning teaching, Pastor Jason spoke of blamelessness versus sinlessness. Blameless vs sinless, what does this mean? No one is without sin, no one, only Jesus. We have all sinned and fallen short. Matthew 8:7(ESV)says, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." Sinle[...]
"Writhe and groan like a woman in labour, you people of Jerusalem, for now, you must leave this city to live in the open country. You will soon be sent in exile to distant Babylon. But the Lord will rescue you there; he will redeem you from the grip of your enemies." Micah 4:10 (NLT). While reading this passage from the prophet[...]
What will people think when they hear that I’m a Jesus freak? What will people do when they find that it’s true? I don’t care if they label me a Jesus Freak There ain’t no disguising the truth DC TALK (Jesus Freak) Maybe some of you remember this classic Christian hit from August 1995 by the band DC TALK? Perso[...]
"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:1(ESV). As I begin each year with fasting, I put aside distractions and things that keep me from God's[...]
The Heartstrong theme for this month is "Disciplined Heart," where one abides in Christ by the knowledge that God completely loves them. They can then follow Christ by complete obedience to God's instructions and practice these instructions by repenting, confessing sin and receiving healing from God. Abiding in Christ reveals o[...]
Today’s blog is a personal journal entry about how the Lord spoke to me about a part of my identity that I thought was “just who I am,” yet He is inviting me into a different way. As you read this, I pray that you would allow God to speak to you about your own identity and how He wants to bring truth, healing and new life![...]
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an at[...]
"For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and no one is like me. Isaiah." (46:9b CSB). In all the earth, there is a cry I hear it I am watching You are not alone You are not abandoned Individually & collectively - I am watching You are not alone Do you seek Me? In the quiet, do you seek Me? Where am I? I a[...]
"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV). Personally, it took me some time before I came to have a peaceful coexistence with the concept of repentance[...]