It’s interesting how each person that follows Jesus is so different. The gifts given, the personalities, and purposes for each person are all different. God is very personal with each person. Even the circumstances in life are different for each person. For some, it may seem like everything in life always goes their way. Another [...]
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Get to know God
Posted: January 9, 2009 in Bible Reading, Faith, Hope, Psalms, Trials and Testing, Trusting GodI came across this passage this last year. Lori saw that I underlined it in my Bible while she was reading tonight and brought it back to my attention. “If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God, ”I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if [...]
Why all the fear?
Posted: January 8, 2009 in Bible Reading, Calling, Confidence, Conversation with God, Faith, Fear, Memories, Oswald Chambers, Psalms, The Bible, Trusting GodI recall sitting in my bedroom on Walnut Dr. It was summer. I think I was 19 years old. I knew what God was wanting to do with me at the time. I knew what He was calling me to do. I knew what He was preparing. But I had this fear of stepping out [...]
My choice is you, God, first and only. And now I find I’m your choice! You set me up with a house and yard. And then you made me your heir! The wise counsel God gives when I’m awake is confirmed by my sleeping heart. Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a [...]
In the words of David, “…Keep your mouth shut and let your heart do the talking…” (Psalm 4:4). While proclaiming the Kingdom of God John the Baptist stated, “Change your life God’s kingdom is here.” (Matthew 3:2). John went on to say, “It’s your life that must change not your skin.” (Matthew 3:8). At the [...]
Kyrie Eleison (pt. 2)
Posted: December 28, 2008 in Book of Job, Books, Dreams, Joseph, Mr. Mister, Psalms, The Bible, W. Phillip KellerIn The Message, Genesis 42:9 states, “Joseph, remembering the dreams he had dreamed of them…” I don’t know for sure but it sounds like Joseph didn’t dwell on the dreams. As I read this verse, I began to think that maybe he had let them go but due to the circumstances he recalled the dreams he [...]
2009: A Look Forward – in Your eyes
Posted: December 6, 2008 in Confidence, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Oswald Chambers, Peter Gabriel, Psalms, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting God, Vision, WorshipHope as defined by Dictionary.com as a noun is wrapped up in “feelings.” But as a verb: To look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence. To believe, desire, or trust. Hebrews 10:19-25, So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood [...]
Trust
Posted: November 25, 2008 in Bible Reading, Confidence, Fear, Forgiveness, Psalms, Random Thoughts, Trust, Trusting GodAfter reading a passage in Psalms and reflecting on some things in and around my life – I have begun some evaluation. These are some random questions I began to ask myself: Who do I trust? Why? Do I trust anyone with everything about me? Or do I pick and choose certain people depending on the circumstance? [...]
Earlier in the month I asked the question, “What would you say is… the most powerful force on earth?” The motivation for asking the question was an infomercial of sorts I heard on a local Christian radio station. The Pastor was talking about all sorts of things that pertain to his church and then made [...]
I’m convinced of “one thing”
Posted: November 8, 2008 in Calling, Family, Focus, Movies, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Psalms, Spiritual GrowthWhat are you convinced of? Does life make sense to you? Do you know what the secret to life is all about? My life has been a journey of discovering that “one thing”. But it seems that the “one thing” always seems to allude my grasp. As soon as I think I have discovered what [...]
