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We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him. In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected … Continue reading Bold As Love →

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2‭-‬4 NKJV What does it mean to have your faith tested? I think of it as various … Continue reading Perfected In Patience →

Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. It … Continue reading The Agápē Revival →

Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised … Continue reading Constrained By Love →

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.” Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, … Continue reading God First →

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 NLT I asked the Lord what the next move of God would be. He said, “Harmony.” I'll let you meditate on that one. For me, that's a confirmation of what I've been sensing is missing in the Body of … Continue reading Harmony →

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing … Continue reading A New Day →

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV God's promises often come with conditions. We often want the blessings without doing … Continue reading Pandemic Prayer Points Part 3 →

Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalms 62:8 NASB Picking up from yesterday, let's talk prayer. First, you humble yourself. Then, you pray. Prayer is conversation with God. It's an essential part of having a relationship with God. Think about … Continue reading Pandemic Prayer Points Part 2 →

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Matthew 11:29 NRSV Originally posted in early 2020... Everyone seems to be issuing COVID-19 communications. Here's my take on things concerning the coronavirus and how people of faith should respond. I … Continue reading Pandemic Prayer Points Part 1 →

So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 GW Focus on disciple making. That's what the Lord said to me as I was driving home from a lunch meeting less than two weeks ago where … Continue reading Wherever You Go →

And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], [and He … Continue reading The Goal →

For this reason I bend my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner self, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through … Continue reading The Life Is In The Roots →

The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] 1 John 4:8 AMP Have you ever wondered if you're really saved? How do I know if … Continue reading Strange Love →

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”Isaiah 43:18‭-‬19 ESV After a fire sweeps through an area, transforming everything in its path through … Continue reading Reignite →

So let no one boast in men [about their wisdom, or of having this or that one as a leader]. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (Peter) or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things are yours, and you belong to Christ; … Continue reading One Of Many →

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of … Continue reading Transcendent Faith →

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 … Continue reading The Baptism of Fire →

Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never be thirsty; but the water that I will give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up to eternal life.” John 4:13‭-‬14 NASB2020 … Continue reading Washing The Machine →

If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Last night, as I lay in my bed praying, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me in that still, small voice that you can only hear when all is quiet and there's no distractions. He said … Continue reading Follow God →

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps … Continue reading Meeting at The Crossroads →

My brothers and sisters, practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ by not favoring one person over another. For example, two men come to your worship service. One man is wearing gold rings and fine clothes; the other man, who is poor, is wearing shabby clothes. Suppose you give special attention to the … Continue reading A Corrupt Standard →

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. James 5:13 ESV If you're tired of playing church, do ministry. Honestly, ministry was never meant to be a spectator sport. Every believer is called to serve the Lord. Serving the Lord means you obey the Lord. The Lord is … Continue reading Unsubtle Rambling →

If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless. Pure, unstained religion, according to God our Father, is to take care of orphans and widows when they suffer and to remain uncorrupted by this world. James 1:26‭-‬27 GW Religion, the outward expression … Continue reading Religion Takes A Back Seat →

Whoever watches the wind will never plant. Whoever looks at the clouds will never harvest. Ecclesiastes 11:4 GW If you wait for perfect conditions, you'll accomplish nothing. If you don't step out of the boat, you'll never walk on water. Just be sure it's Jesus that's calling you to act in faith. Satan wants you … Continue reading Cultivate & Harvest →