“Let’s get free of God! Psalm 2:3 MSG There is upheaval on the planet! The kingdoms of this world have chosen to take on God’s eternal Kingdom and its followers. We’re living out the skirmish every day, through every newscast and the actions of people setting their sights on an overthrow. Our King’s […]
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Gideon Had A Special Home
Gideon’s Home Was Different Raising World Changers! A “Family By The Book” blog There is an interesting, almost hidden message in Judges chapter 6 as God called Gideon to lead the fight against the Midianites. There is a bit of true humility in this young man as his life is interrupted by the Angel […]
If You Fall … Remember This
“The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take. If they fall, it isn’t fatal, for the Lord holds them with his hand.” Psalm 37:23,24 Living Bible I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t experienced failure in some place and time in their life. Who hasn’t […]
Dusting For God’s Fingerprints
Have you ever ‘dusted for God’s fingerprints’ in your life? Ever looked to see God’s hand in your history? Israel traced God’s interaction with them through celebrations woven into their religious traditions. After the amazing Red Sea escape, they were taught a song to remind them of God’s intervention in their lives. (Exodus 15). […]
God’s Hierarchy
60 Seconds of Pastoral Ponderings A blog for leaders “Authority and Towels” “Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God …” John 13:3 New Living Translation Give some people a little power and it instantly reveals the person they are on the inside. […]
Hang On!
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 ESV “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 ESV “The nose of the bulldog is slanted backwards so he can continue to breathe without letting […]
Fresh Heart For Your Prayer Life – February 2019
“But I cry to you for help, O LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you.” Psalm 88:13 NIV “ O LORD, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you.” Psalm 88:1 NIV These two verses give us a picture of prayer as something other than a […]
While You Sleep
“ …he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 121:3,4 NIV While we sleep, God doesn’t. What does He do during those hours we are ‘out of commission? Solomon said that God would make our sleep sweet … “When you lie down, […]
The Cost of Complexity
There is often a cost associated with having a lot of choices. Remember the days when hot coffee came in four choices … black, black with sugar, black with cream or black with cream and sugar. You didn’t have to think long before ordering. You can walk into Starbucks and ask for a: Double […]
Make Room For Peace
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you …” John 14:27 What if God wanted to give you peace … and you had no place for Him to put it? God’s peace doesn’t come as an intruder. He comes only as an invited guest. He won’t kick someone or something out so He can […]