Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert. Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. -Psalm 126:3-5, NLT Sometimes it is impossible to see through the tears. You feel like you have planted a whole NATION of fields with your tears and … Continue reading “Testify!”
Category: Encouragement
Make Friends With YOURSELF!
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV It was a day in the winter of 2013. That day I awoke to the realization that I actually liked myself. I was not full of self-loathing. No longer did I feel … Continue reading “Make Friends With YOURSELF!”
Christianity Is NOT the Problem!
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.” – Matthew 23:27-28, KJV Jesus … Continue reading “Christianity Is NOT the Problem!”
Personal Integrity
When Peter saw him [John], he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” – John 21:21-22, NIV It is understandable. You have been soul raped and your world has been turned upside down by your partner’s selfish, … Continue reading “Personal Integrity”
A Chaplain’s Unique Perspective
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was … Continue reading “A Chaplain’s Unique Perspective”
Works All Things For Good…Nine Years Today
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28, KJV DM on August 19th, 2006 Today marks what would have been my nine year anniversary of being married to my (now) ex-wife. The strange thing is sadness … Continue reading “Works All Things For Good…Nine Years Today”
Bible Talk Delivered…stay tuned for audio link
My gals in the lobby after I finished preaching Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. – Jeremiah … Continue reading “Bible Talk Delivered…stay tuned for audio link”
Paul Does Not Shame Abandoned Spouses
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. – I Corinthians 7:15, KJV Busy today putting on the final touches to my sermon that I will be delivering to services tomorrow morning. Just want to leave … Continue reading “Paul Does Not Shame Abandoned Spouses”
Even evil plans…
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” -Genesis 50:20, NLT This verse is Joseph speaking to his fearful brothers after the death of their father. These are the same brothers who almost murdered him and … Continue reading “Even evil plans…”
Prophetic Encounter And God’s Encouragement
But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. – I Corinthians 14:3, NLT Fresh off my trip back home to Minnesota, I went to a church meeting for young adults at my charismatic, evangelical home church. I had just discovered the Other Man as well as strong indicators the months long relationship … Continue reading “Prophetic Encounter And God’s Encouragement”