Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “…You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” …The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. -I Kings 17:2, 4, 6, NIV God sends His “ravens!” It … Continue reading “God’s “ravens””
Category: Encouragement
Having hobbies is important!
I’ve been doing some sort of weight training since I was thirteen years old. It is something I enjoy as a hobby. I find it exciting to see how far I can push my body, and watch as I make gains from hard work in the weight room. These days I have been working with … Continue reading “Having hobbies is important!”
Preaching on peace this morning
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. -Isaiah 26:3, KJV This morning I get to share a message entitled, “The Power of Peace,” with my local church where I attend. Much of this blog is about abiding in God’s peace during life’s storms. … Continue reading “Preaching on peace this morning”
Powerful Song
“Holy” by Jesus Culture is a favorite worship song of mine. I feel ushered into the Inner Throne Room of God as I listen to this song. It calms my heart as the music turns the eyes of my heart to our Holy God. May it bless you as it continues to bless me!
Peace comes with trusting God
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. -Isaiah 26:3, NKJV Today, I am working on my Sunday’s message on “The Power of Peace.” I believe living in and releasing God’s peace is the most radical way we defeat the Enemy. Yet I know it is easier said than done. It takes … Continue reading “Peace comes with trusting God”
In the midst of mine enemies
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. -Psalm 23:4-5, KJV … Continue reading “In the midst of mine enemies”
Book resource: WHEN NARCISSISM COMES TO CHURCH
I just finished a book on narcissism and Christianity. It was full of insights about how these disordered individuals operate in the church and how to address such individuals. The book is When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat. I wrote a post recently from a quote I … Continue reading “Book resource: WHEN NARCISSISM COMES TO CHURCH”
Make that cheater a mere footnote!
So the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life even more than in the beginning. -Job 42:12a, NLT Faithful Spouses, we have a choice: Do we keep on allowing the cheater to be the central player in our life story or do we go out and take command of our story forging decisions … Continue reading “Make that cheater a mere footnote!”
Song to bring peace
Songs are such wonderful gifts. I find music helps me move truth from my head down to my heart. Here’s one song I love to listen to when I feel anxious. It helps me reconnect with the truth of God’s love for me. The song is “No Longer Slaves” by Bethel Music:
Claim the truth in song!
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s … Continue reading “Claim the truth in song!”