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[8 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

With a recent wave of books on atheism becoming New York Times best-sellers, the “God” debate is heating up. Because of the implications, it’s the most significant question of all time: Is there a God, or isn’t there?
“This shall be a statute forever for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month (Day of Atonement), you shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether a native of your own country or a stranger who dwells among you.” (Leviticus 16:29)
Who is Yeshua to you?
What …

* REST, Abiding »

[7 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

“Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.” – Thomas Merton quotes
And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses… So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. (Exodus 33:9,11a)
How do you access the Holy of Holies?
Yesterday morning after a few hours of “doing the dew,” the …

* FAVORITES, * PRAYER, * REFLECTION, Holidays »

[6 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

“From ashes you came and to ashes you will return.”
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.” (Matthew 11:21)
How will you prepare to make this year’s Easter celebration the best ever?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. In the Catholic Church, when the ashes are put on a person’s forehead in the shape of a cross, the priest says “from ashes you …

* REST, * SIMPLICITY, * SLOWING DOWN, Abiding, Restoration »

[5 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

Spiritual dew comes from quiet lingering in the Master’s presence.
Therefore may God give you of the dew of heaven. (Genesis 27:28)
Are you running on empty?
How can you best refresh your body and spirit?
On January 30, I received a high priority email from Anne Alder titled “I Will Be As The Dew Unto Israel.” This email particularly caught my attention because Anne is a faithful servant of Jesus, looks out for me, and rarely sends me any emails as high priority. Meditating on her email led me to spend the first …

* FINANCES, Business, Leverage, Stewardship »

[4 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

“Eliminate the time between the idea and the act… and your dreams will become your reality!” – Karl Bryan
“be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” (Matthew 10:16)
What are 2-3 lead dominos to exponentially grow your small business or church?
What impact will a marketing bootcamp have on your small business or church?
Today’s focus is work and financial stewardship. Those are two of the three areas I chose to make “A” priorities for my life when I attended the Life Focus workshop in Virginia Beach in November 2007. Prosperity is having …

* PHOTOS, CULPEPER, Ministries, Multiplication, OPPORTUNITIES, VIRGINIA »

[2 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

“We’re just a steel warehouse in a cow pasture.” – Rev. Ron Davidson
“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ (Matthew 25:40)
Where can you find a 10,000% return on investment?
On Wednesday January 30, David Bean and I drove with Rev. Sam Reeves to meet with Rev. Ron Davidson at the Gleaning for the World (GFTW) headquarters in Concord Virginia (near Lynchburg). During our drive to …

* FAVORITES, Abiding, FORGIVENESS »

[1 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.” – Bryant H. McGill
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.(1 John 1:8)
What sin do you need to confess?
Who do you need to ask for forgiveness TODAY?
Last night I went to bed around 10:00 PM. Because I felt quite tired, I chose not to set …