“But as for me, I will be on the watch for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Do not rejoice over me, enemy of mine. Though I fall, I will rise; Though I sit in darkness, the Lord is a light for me” ~~Micah 7:7-8 ~~ We all have those … Read More
Questions and Answers
Have you ever read a passage of Scripture, knowing what it says, but wondering what it looks like in practice? That’s exactly what happened to me when I read Ephesians 6:18. Let’s study through this, phrase by phrase, and get some answers to our questions. “With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this … Read More
Facts about Fear, Number Five
FACTS ABOUT FEAR NUMBER FIVE: FEAR FOCUSES ON CIRCUMSTANCES “When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about … Read More
Facts about Fear, Number Four
FACTS ABOUT FEAR Everyone deals with fear at some point in their lives. I have picked five main facts about fear. We already looked at Number One: God Says Don’t, Number Two: Fear is a Loner, and Number Three: Fear is NOT a Given. Today let’s take a look at Number Four. NUMBER FOUR: FEAR CAUSES FORGETFULNESS “I, even … Read More
Facts about Fear, Number Three
FACTS ABOUT FEAR NUMBER THREE: FEAR IS NOT A GIVEN “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. … Read More
Facts about Fear, Number Two
FACTS ABOUT FEAR Everyone deals with fear at some point in their lives. I have picked five main facts about fear. In the last blog we looked at Fact Number 1. Let’s take a look at Fact Number 2 today. NUMBER TWO: FEAR IS A LONER “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, … Read More
Facts about Fear, Number One
FACTS ABOUT FEAR Everyone deals with fear at some point in their lives. I have picked five main facts about fear. Join me as we dig into those five facts over the next couple weeks. NUMBER 1: GOD SAYS DON’T “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD … Read More
Thoughts from Ephesians 3:14-21
Read Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your … Read More
Let’s Talk “Guidance”
As I read this passage this morning, I was drawn to the word “GUIDE”. Jesus was talking to His disciples, telling them that there would be a day in the near future where the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit) would come. You see, the disciples had come to rely on Jesus greatly. He did life with them and the … Read More
“Consider Your Ways!”
I was reading in Haggai this morning. Chapters one and two to be exact. What rose to the surface for me was the interplay between God and His people. I LOVE GOD SO MUCH!! THE FIRST THING I noticed was that God gave the imperative, “Consider your ways!!” TWICE. (That’s important to note because when God repeats Himself like that, … Read More