Have you ever experienced seasons when the moments, days and weeks seemed to slip away without noticing? If we are honest, most of us will say yes. Maybe we were consumed by the busyness of everyday routines or a difficult season when merely staying alive seemed like a challenge. Regardless, we often look back on these seasons w[...]
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5 A tree starts from a small seedling. It needs nourishment daily to sustain itself: the sun, water, and fertile ground. Such is the life of my children. When one receives me as their Red[...]
To heal, we need to talk to, not at one another. We also must be disciplined to do so in a productive manner. Not easy. Especially now. Several years ago, a worthy discussion took place within a group of younger adults. Each could hear what one another was saying, and many listened up to the point of disagreement. The disagreeme[...]
I feel a deep conviction in my soul. There is a huge piece I missed as we launched Heartstrong season 1. Even my welcome opener video was about how you "do" Heartstrong. I got it wrong. Heartstrong is not something you do. You see, I got Heartstrong wrong. It wasn’t an invitation to come and do Heartstrong Discipleship Intens[...]
Since many of you undertook to give an account of the Lord's accomplishments in these blogs, having followed somewhat closely since this pilgrimage began, I believe it is reasonable for me to attempt an orderly account to you, most excellent Theophiles (Divinely Loved), to encourage you in the truth of the things the Lord reveal[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mont[...]
Thank you, Father God, for this day. Thank you, as I attended HEARTStrong on Monday, January 31st, the Holy Spirit spoke to me. Matt Chandler’s study illuminated so many things in my life, especially an awareness of the sin in my life. I don’t want to sin, but I do. Father God help me to be open to others about my sin, r[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mont[...]
"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven and heal their Land." 2 Chronicles 7: 14 (ESV). I never did take a computer programming course in my studies, but I did get into analytics as part of my vocation. As I dove[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mont[...]