The world has a way of tearing us apart day by day. Stressed people, raging drivers, death of loved ones, illness, trauma, and unwanted circumstances take its toll turning hearts hard, cold, and distressed. It does not have to be that way. The strongest people are those who are able to scrub the world from …
Today, as I reflect on the terror tragedy in America on 9-11-2001, my thoughts wander with wondering if all of those who lost their lives that day were saved to heaven in Jesus’ name. Were they believers in the mercy, forgiveness, unconditional love, and saving grace of Jesus? That is the lesson we must embrace …
The choices we make always determine our mindset. Life on earth will always be a challenge. How you embrace life will either work toward a positive and thankful attitude or toward a disgruntled and bitter life of misery. It is a choice we make daily. Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide …
In all that you do in life, make it purposeful in helping others, the earth, and give all the glory to God. Thank you, farmers, growers, healers, earth carers, and all who labor to sustain life. Thank you to the truckers, carriers, and behind the scenes workers who labor to care for humanity. Thank you, …
Let’s assume Jesus walked the earth today, passed by your home, and said, “Come, follow me.” Would you do it? No preparation. No getting affairs in order. No letting loved ones know where you’re going. It sounds slightly crazy. Now, as Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, …
When you realize God has provided, protected, responded through others’ prayers, and given the gift of healing life, that becomes your steadfast. It strengthens and builds trust, thereby deepening your faith in the only one who can come through in all of those ways. Because of your personal experiences with the Holy Spirit, the total …
God intricately created the world so that there is healing widely available. Revelation 22:3 speaks of the tree of life standing by the river bearing crops of fruit and leaves for healing nations. The deeper meaning of the tree of life is that because of the forgiveness of sin through the blood of Jesus, there …
Just as He promised, Jesus gives believers the gift of the Holy Spirit within. It is the River of Life. When we believe it, nurture it, listen to it, and follow the God Spirit flow, life becomes deeply meaningful. It becomes so much more than surviving. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, …
How is your living in the evil world going? Are you joining in or standing out in Jesus’ name? Who we truly are within will either shine through or throw daggers no matter what is going on around us. God within provides stability. Holy Spirit guides us in the wilderness, turning heartache into singing praises …
How are you nurturing your Holy Spirit within? Praying ~ Reading the Word ~ Singing ~ Seeking Worship in Community of Believers ~ Serving others……. How serious are you about it? To nurture is to take on the nature and character that God has for each of us. Spiritual development does not happen by unconscious …
