Archive for the ‘Spiritual Growth’ Category

While reading in The Message this morning, there are three verses that stand out to me: Grace and peace to you many times over as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master (2 Peter 1:2). Jesus resplendent with light from God the Father as the voice of Majestic Glory spoke: “This [...]

Have you ever ridden the log ride at Six Flags or at some other park?  Lately my life has seemed much like I am riding a log ride (just not as fun).  My life is in motion bumping up against the parameters (or shall I say the principles) of life.  All the while, I know there is a destination [...]

These words by Oswald Chambers always seem to stir my mind and my heart.  Everyone is not called to preach.  But we are all “called” to serve the Lord with the gifts that we have been given.  Once someone begins to hear that call, a suffering worthy of the name of Christ is produced. Suddenly, [...]

Did you know that you can’t have an encounter with God and walk away the same?  When you have an encounter with God your life is going to change.  Moses spent 40 days on the mountain with God his face radiated with the glory of God.  When you spend time with the LORD people are going to know it. [...]

I’m following YouVersion.com reading plan as I read through the Bible.  I’m loving it.  I am on track to read the Bible through two times this year.  If you haven’t noticed I like to use The Message by Eugene Peterson. Today I was reading in Matthew 11.  Checkout the words of Jesus here in Matthew 11:28-30.  [...]

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Hope 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 [...]

I received a comment from my “Are you hungry?” post.  Instead of posting a lengthy comment there I have decided to write one here.  The question posted was, “Is it possible to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sad at the same time?”  There were several thoughts that came to mind as I read [...]

Are you hungry?

Posted: November 28, 2008 in Acts, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual Growth

It’s the day after Thanksgiving… Did you get enough to eat yesterday?  I’m now extremely full after the 3 rounds of leftovers I had tonight for dinner!  I am more stuffed than the turkey was yesterday!  But that’s not quite the kind of hunger I am talking about.  Are you hungry for more of God?  [...]

I’ll never forget when Joshua Tree by U2 was released (1987).  I was in Cleveland, TN at Lee College.  I headed over to the mall after classes and purchased the cassette.  While driving back to campus I heard this song and was blown away.  “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” is a powerful song.  [...]