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I just finished viewing the new ‘Son of God’ movie. Based on a true story, movies are gripping because we connect on a real-life level with the people. This particular picture allowed me to step into the epic truth of who Jesus was and is, and partway through, everything in me just wanted to stand…
If you set 10 almonds in front of me, I will eat all 10. If you place 25 there, I will consume every last one, probably in a bowl of oatmeal with fruit on top :-). Generally, we tend to adjust our consumption based on what’s available to us. Nutritionally, it’s called ‘portion control’. According…
This has been a tough few weeks. I have felt deterred by the weight of the devil’s cunning devices to distract my good intentions with mediocrity. I’ve been settling on things that are ‘acceptable’ and ‘honorable’ but not beneficial or considered wise concerning His plans for me. My determined worship that discovers facets of His…
Recently I’ve been convicted in my tithe efforts. First came a message from Rob Morris, who pastors Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. He stirred my heart when the great debate between tithing on gross or net was summed up in this statement: I’d rather be blessed based on the gross, rather than my net. I…
I like the way I feel when I’m eating right and exercising. I feel so alive; I feel healthy! But have you ever considered that being healthy on the outside doesn’t mean you’re whole on the inside? “Do you want to be made whole?” Jesus asked this very question to the people at the Pool…
Last night I asked the Lord to shower me with His affections, to drown me in His undying love, to saturate my heart. Let this daughter not go unnoticed on this day. In my rest, I received a vision of the sun. Its radiance was in noble tints and tones, opulent oranges, glittering yellows, elegant…
Over the last few months, I’ve been facing an increase in trials, and at the same time, receiving some divine appointments. Is it strange to say I’m encouraged by it? My pastor once said, “Don’t be scared when you face opposition or trials; be scared when you’re not.” The devil wouldn’t be causing such a…
Love is a verb, an action, not a word. Love motivates us to do the ‘impossible’. Love operates in supernova strength; love can move mountains. Love requires sacrifice. The value of something is determined by how much someone is willing to give up for it. The worth of a piece of wood is only as…
I am lovesick. I sit here in the stillness of the morning, and my heart is sustained by my Healer. He revives me in the dawn as His breath blows fresh air into these lungs. The Spirit of God quickens my life, empowering and invigorating me to do in Jesus’ Name what cannot be done…
Written by Donald Miller If you’d have told me a month ago I had codependent tendencies, I’d never have believed you. I don’t like it when people try to control me (especially indirectly through manipulation) and I’d have sworn I don’t do a thing to try to control others. But it turns out that isn’t…