“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 (NIV)
When we are too caught up in ourselves, it becomes too easy to justify dabbling in the temptations that we are drawn towards. Stay aware. Be diligent in your faith. And, if you slip, as all humans do, just know that God will provide you a way out, a way through, a way to get […]
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Psalm 42:1 The core of your belief is a heart of faithful simplicity. It is beautiful. It is uncomplicated. It is surrounded by peaceful insights wrapped in comforting joy. Love abounds in the awe inspiring presence of Holy. There is
Humanity always focuses on the things a person lacks. It is draining, wears your spirit down, and feeds the fear instead of uplifting the Holy within. The number one remedy to combat this defeatist attitude is by focusing on the things for which you are thankful. Keep in mind that you will need a thankful
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This is the meaning of God is Love. Holy knows all about the darkness within yet forgives and loves deeply. It is the kind of love that is felt in the stillness of pain. A thankful sigh escapes on the trail of our breath. I am forgiven. I am deeply loved by God. That is
Have you ever really analyzed why something is not working well in your life as opposed to what? The “what” in a situation is usually a straightforward answer. The “why” needs deeper understanding, commitment to Holy ways, acceptance of needed change, and, most importantly, a heartfelt conversation with the Holy One. In order to stop
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Always look up. That’s where the answers are found; in scripture, in prayers, in stars of Heaven, in Jesus’ name. And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what
Nature is God’s creation. Snippets of Holy wonder are scattered about the earth. Seeking it is like a treasure hunt. It takes patience, stillness, quiet introspection. When you find it, suddenly life has purpose, meaning, greater abundance, yet things of the world become less important. Life becomes clearer, simpler, and more fulfilling. Spend some time
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Staying positive in a world gone mad is truly a work of art these days. It is worth the effort, however, because it is such an important element for thriving in life. The key to it is staying focused on Holy ways instead of worldly problems. It is is easier said than done, but God
Throw your hands up and praise God. It is then screaming turns into something beautiful. The upside down, fast rolls, and hard knocks will happen in life whether you scream or not. You might as well make something great out of the bumpy ride life dishes out sometimes. Go ahead. Lift them high and sing
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There is the Holy roar, too. Seek that roar when life becomes too hard to bear. Otherwise, the roar of disease, unhappiness, despair, or unhealthy living takes over, drowning out the whispers of truth your soul so desperately needs you to hear. The Holy roar is the One who sends friends, family, or professionals into
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