Ever wonder about the word 'more' in Romans 8:37 "...we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us...?" Seems like an unnecessary addition to something so final. Merriam-Webster describes a conqueror as, "One who: wins a country in war, subdues or subjugates a people, or overcomes an adversary." Wins. Subdues. Overcomes. So why does it say … Continue reading MORE than conquerors
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Don’t take my word for it
A plea from a pastor's heart that I stole to make my own... "The Christian must take special care that he do not suffer himself to be led away from the Word of God by the many manuals (blogs!) which in our days are seeing the light. These books will have this result - whenever … Continue reading Don’t take my word for it
Communion- On the night He was betrayed
Have you ever stopped to wonder at the timing of when Jesus asked to celebrate the Passover with His disciples? On the night He was betrayed, Jesus took the bread and gave thanks... On the night He was betrayed... The very night He was betrayed. A betrayal that would accelerate His path to the cross. … Continue reading Communion- On the night He was betrayed
Communion – time to see it again
Over the summer God gave me an invitation to take Communion. Only this time, I wasn't to wait for the monthly rotation in the Sunday service. I felt Him draw me to take Communion daily, in the privacy of my room, alone with Him. Armed with only a pretzel stick and pomegranate juice, I began … Continue reading Communion – time to see it again
For God So Loved _______
Happy Thanksgiving! In my prayer time this morning, I asked God to speak to me. I simply said, “What would you like to say to me today?” He answered me quickly and clearly. He spoke John 3:16-17 over me, but instead of saying, “For God so loved the ‘world’ - He said, “For God so … Continue reading For God So Loved _______
Thank You Lord.
Thank you Lord for bearing down. Thank you Lord for sharing Your crown. Thank you Lord for fixing Your eyes. Thank you Lord for choosing me as Your prize. Thank you Lord for being willing to kill, the animals in Genesis You called good. You took their life and skinned their hide, To cover us … Continue reading Thank You Lord.
Name it and claim it – ish
I'm naming a Land Rover and a Joanna Gaines farmhouse. Amen. So far I've still got my Kia and 60's era rental home. Must not have enough faith. Guess I just need to pray harder. Or pray longer. Or fast more. Or or or... Church history informs us of countless doctrines that missed the mark. … Continue reading Name it and claim it – ish
Is Truth Flexible?
If you're anything like me, the mere question fills you with an immediate and intense rebuttal declaring the supremacy of absolute truth. But what if truth can be absolute and flexible at the same time? Before you swipe left, let's give this a think together. I've been studying the armor of God, taking long deep … Continue reading Is Truth Flexible?
What I heard when I just listened…
These words below are what I felt like God said to me this morning. I just put myself before Him, pen and paper in hand, and this is what I heard. If you choose to read on, read slowly, and allow yourself time to absorb whatever God may have for you. I love you. Come … Continue reading What I heard when I just listened…
WWJD – it’s the wrong question
The first ending of my previous post Even Jesus made His bed was "WWJD? - now you know." The intent of my blog is not to ruffle feathers. I would much rather give you tips on how to style those feathers into a decoration for your home. But this is important enough that I'm going to … Continue reading WWJD – it’s the wrong question
Nuggets of Nourishment 