Crushed
“So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.” (Romans 8:28 TPT) Have you noticed that there is a certain process to most things? To take gardening, for example,Continue Reading
Gems
“The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why God’s Word is prized like others prize the finest gold. Sweeter also than honey are his living words— sweet words dripping from the honeycomb!” (Psalm 19:10 TPT) I have been trying to work through a 21 day prayerContinue Reading
Tiger Tongue
“God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life.” (Psalm 54:4 GW) Today is the Chinese New Year and, while it means almost nothing to me, it is a huge celebration in many parts of the world. I saw a news report talking about this being theContinue Reading
Lasts
“Last” can be a good or a bad thing. Last paper turned in to receive your degree. Last time you saw your grandfather alive. Last in line. Again. Last time you changed your child’s diaper or gave them a bath. Last memory before a traumatic event. Today is the lastContinue Reading
The Mountain of Government
“It is repulsive [to God and man] for [governmental leaders] to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).” (Proverbs 16:12 AMP, alt.) Quick Quiz: How many Senators and Representatives are in the U.S. Congress? How many total state legislators are in the U.S.? HowContinue Reading
“Godly Roots” – by Dutch Sheets
Our Roots Are Alive Posted by Dutch Sheets on “GiveHim15.com” on 1/25/22 Liberals in government, education, and media attempt to revise America’s history – except, of course, when it supports their cause. One of their most famous revisions is the “separation of church and state” myth, which they have dishonestlyContinue Reading
Cascading
“Yet through his powerful declaration of acquittal, God freely gives away his righteousness. His gift of love and favor now cascades over us, all because Jesus, the Anointed One, has liberated us from the guilt, punishment, and power of sin!” (Romans 3:24 TPT) Water is an interesting substance. We must have a certainContinue Reading
Picking off
If I had to choose a metaphor for this era of time in our world, I would use that of a storm. Life can feel like we are constantly being tossed about by all the bad news (and there is much!) on top of all the “regular” struggles of life.Continue Reading
New Wineskins
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine is stored in new wineskins so that both are preserved.” (Matthew 9:17 NLT) Have you ever realized you or your kids had outgrownContinue Reading
New Wine
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV) Have you noticed that God seems to do New Things whenever he wantsContinue Reading