Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
He makes room for us. Will we make room for Him? As I sit down to write, I have a picture in my mind of Jesus saving a seat for me right next to Him in church. When I enter into the sanctuary, He beckons me with a smile on His face to come sit … Continue reading He Makes Room for Us
Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. Hebrews 9:14-15 My humanity is my issue of blood. It’s the … Continue reading I Am Cleansed by His Blood
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy. Psalm 107:2 NKJV You have been redeemed. Where you once were a part of the darkness... belonging to another lord, another kingdom... now you have been purchased with perfect Blood and translated into the Kingdom of God's dear Son, Jesus. … Continue reading I Am Redeemed from the Hand of the Enemy
Numbers 14, Joshua 14 The descendants of Anak were nearly ten feet tall. They lived on Caleb’s mountain in fortified cities with walls up to heaven. It took forty years in the desert and five years of war to get there, but when Caleb arrived to finally take possession of his mountain… his hill country… … Continue reading A Mountain of Faith
Good evening, friends. I hope you're all doing well as I type this tonight. We are currently in our fourth hotel stay since Christmas, and our second one since last Thursday. I can’t remember another spring season quite as busy as this one. We’re working hard to focus on just one thing at a time. … Continue reading From Worry to Hope
I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live. John 11:25 Jesus had no sin of His own. It was not His own penalty that He bore, it was ours. Yours and mine. For those who are joined to Him by faith, His resurrection is the … Continue reading His Resurrection, Our Crucifixion
Therefore I [Paul], a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 NLT As God's dear children, we are to imitate Him in everything we do, living a life filled with love, and following the example of Christ (Eph … Continue reading Fighting for Unity, One to Another
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3 My parents are bird watchers. They can tell you of both the male and female versions of red-winged blackbirds, cardinals, blue jays, wrens, finches, … Continue reading More Than Many Sparrows
Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Mark 10:52a AMP Sitting here in my front room on a Saturday night, at the century-old table currently serving as my desk, I'm thinking about faith, and have been for the last few weeks. I've wondered why I … Continue reading Fierce Faith
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Psalm 119:34 I remember the first time I looked around a room full of Christian men and realized I was surrounded by giants. Spiritual giants of the faith. Men who believed and spoke and led well in … Continue reading Hearts of Men in the Hands of God
Broken & Sown 