Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen. For by it the people of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the world has been created by the word of God so that what is seen has not been made out of things that are visible. (Hebrews 11:1-3 NASB) And without faith it isContinue Reading
This article by Steve Backlund was something of a challenge to me. If, like me, you consider yourself reasonably intelligent and thoughtful, you may also feel challenged to examine your thoughts. What he calls “breakthrough” is a change in our circumstances or situations – especially if we’ve been intentionally prayingContinue Reading
I love You [fervently and devotedly], O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me;My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge;My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold. (Psalm 18:1-2 AMP) Recently our pastor preached a sermon about navigating theContinue Reading
Yahweh lives! Praise is lifted high to the unshakable God! Towering over all, my Savior-God is worthy to be praised! (Psalm 18:46 TPT) “Faith is the victory that overcomes the power of this world. Walk in the paths I have chosen for you, and no one will be able toContinue Reading
In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affectionContinue Reading
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Some people make resolutions for the new year, some seek out a Bible verse, and others ask God forContinue Reading
(We have been working our way through the Christmas Story in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1. Mary and Joseph have been visited by angels, endured very challenging circumstances, and finally watched the birth of the God of the Universe in a shelter for animals, before being visited by local shepherds whoContinue Reading
The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth.They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit.It will accomplish all I want itContinue Reading
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV) Beauty-Making God, Lord Jesus, thank you for inviting each of us to follow you. Thank youContinue Reading
Tear off the roofThe King’s in the houseJust get me to JesusI don’t care howI don’t have to wait to get the healingI gotta faith without a ceilingSo tear off the roof‘Cause the King’s in the house* A few weeks ago I heard a sermon with this question: “Do youContinue Reading