God´s promises are “Yes” and “Amen!” And Jesus said unto them “Because of your unbelief” (Matthew 17:20) What steps can you take to change your perspective? Our perspective makes a tremendous difference. God wants us to see things from His heavenly perspective and then pray accordingly. God is sovereign. He´s in charge. He´s in control […]
Everyone has a story to tell. If you don’t have one yet, as older people say, just keep living. You’ll get one! “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” (Revelations 12:11) What is your story? […]
The Spirit of God never contradicts the Word of God! Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. (Deuteronomy 6:4) Do you know the Word of God well enough to test your choices and direct your conversations? On Thursday evening January 4, 2007 I officially enrolled in Life Christian University and began […]
Contemplative prayer is listening prayer! – Richard Foster He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2) Do you make time every day […]
We find peace in God’s presence! “Give ear, Job, listen to me; Hold your peace, and I will speak. If you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I desire to justify you. If not, listen to me; Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.” (Job 33:31-33) The following is a direct […]
Contemplative prayer is one of the oldest, most fulfilling Christian spiritual disciplines in the history of the Church. “There remains, therefore, a rest for the people of God.” (Hebrews 4:9) Are you hearing the still, small voice of God? If not, do you understand and practice contemplative prayer? One of the greatest challenges for believers […]
Today begins day #1 of my sabbatical year – a year of rest. Each year since 2003, I have chosen a theme verse for the year. Until just two days ago, I was asking God to let me know His choice for a theme verse for 2007. After watching the “Be Still” DVD on December […]
Journaling clarifies your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to gain valuable self-knowledge. That ye may REMEMBER, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. (Numbers 15:40) What did God do for you in 2006? How do you remember what God has done? Over and over again in the Bible, God tells His […]
Jesus was NEVER in a hurry! Not even one time. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Do you feel tired and worn out? Have you ever taken a sabbatical? Even for a month or two? Is 2007 a good year to do […]
“The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible is the religion of Christ’s church.” – Charles H. Spurgeon Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. (Luke 24:13) Have you ever taken a walk through the Bible? Walks are Biblical. […]