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 [...]
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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, Worship0
The greatest hope on earth…
Posted: December 3, 2008 in Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Holy Spirit, Hope, Missions, Oswald Chambers…and beyond! JESUS CHRIST The day you heard the Gospel and responded by following Jesus – you didn’t respond to a moment in time or to a person presenting the message. But rather the power of the Holy Spirit working through the surrendered life of another person. Paul states, I was unsure of how to go about this, [...]
A sad face is good for the heart
Posted: November 29, 2008 in Bible Reading, Bible Study, Christian Music, Faith, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting GodI 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 [...]
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 Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
Posted: November 27, 2008 in Faith, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual Growth, U2I’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. [...]
Are you living life on “Focal Point”? Focal [foh-kuhl] of or pertaining to a focus. Point [point] (n.) a particular aim, end, or purpose. (v.) to direct the mind or thought in some direction; call attention to. (There are some 90 definitions for point on Dictionary.com) Last night I was thinking about looking for a book [...]
Are you being changed?
Posted: November 16, 2008 in Bible Reading, Bible Study, Calling, Discipleship, Faith, Family, Focus, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual GrowthI don’t have the opportunity to see either of my parents very much. In fact almost never. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen either of my parents. I was hoping to make the rounds this Thanksgiving and Christmas season to see them both. My Dad is in South Georgia and my Mom is [...]
It’s time to be a warrior.
Posted: November 9, 2008 in Calling, Conversation with God, Faith, Focus, Intercessory Prayer, Jonah, Obedience, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual WarfarePrayer, intercession, calling out to God from within the depths our own hearts and souls with groaning that cannot be understood… At various times in our lives, our cirumstances often dictate how we pray. I’m sure when Jonah was first thrown overboard and swallowed up by a giant fish he was relieved and scared all at [...]
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 [...]
Reaching out to someone I don’t know
Posted: November 7, 2008 in Faith, Focus, Intercessory Prayer, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Warfare, Trials and TestingIntercessory prayer is a wonderful way to serve others. Have you ever spent time praying for another person without them knowing about it? If you have then you know the joy that is associated with the time spent praying for them. You know of the burden that is carried for someone else… the heavy heart. You [...]
