"Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation." Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT "Don't forget to put your caps on!" Ellie called out as her classmate headed to the wash[...]
"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all" Psalm 34:19 NIV. I remember gazing in the depth of my thoughts, sitting across from what is now an obsolete white and giant rear computer monitor, lodging on top of an old white hard drive with a floppy disk slot. [Flashback: A glorious compu[...]
The Apostle Paul is single-handedly responsible for writing a large percentage of the New Testament. He wrote in the FIRST person. He knew his past, his present, and could look to his future. He pulled no punches. He assumed no lofty perches based on pretense or piety. His total love fully set upon the face of Jesus Christ. Obe[...]
This is Who I am You see Me, and I am so pleased Listen, My child. Listen to Me You hear My voice. Listen to Me I have much for you, but you must trust Me You are wondering whether to speak out Yes, do it, My child Speak out, I will give you the words You will frustrate the words of the enemy You will speak life I wi[...]
"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words." Matthew 6:6-7. Every morning and night, my father[...]
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 In My infinite wisdom, power and might, In My sovereignty, glory and splendor, In My majesty, everlasting knowledge, I took the time to imagine you, to design you, moment by moment[...]
To the “Stronghearts” who have chosen to continue and those just beginning this pilgrimage of Godly disciplines. The passed months of sunrises, the pre-dawn gatherings for morning manna, memorizing of Scripture, monthly fasting, the fellowship of accountability, the mutual servanthood and the growth of “Christian Table Tal[...]
Immediately after all the stories of the people of great faith in Hebrews 11:4-31, Hebrews 11:32-35 tells us that "they shut the mouths of lions, escaped death etc.… ". That's the part I remember that they trusted God and "they won"!! "By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had pro[...]
This year more so than ever, I had the chance to take a deep and holy pause and reflect on where I am - spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Spiritually, I am excited about how I continue to march on, grow and move forward in the things of God, ….despite my trials. Physically, I am doing just great for a 57-year-old! H[...]
When I was a teenager, I read a book about a fighter pilot from World War II who served with the famous Flying Tigers air group fighting with the Chinese Nationals. The name of the book was “God Is My Co-Pilot.” I found that title fascinating for its metaphorical outlook, and the interesting concept of God constantly joi[...]