Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord, and … Read the rest
THE MASTER’S MIND
STRENGTH OF SOUL
Psalm 138:3 says:
On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
I love that verse. The result of our calling upon the Lord is that He increases our strength of soul. But, what exactly … Read the rest
HIS STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures … Read the rest
THE SUN BREAKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS
“A revival, among other things, is a sudden manifestation of God’s presence. It is not the coming of the sun, but the sun breaking through the clouds. Although the sun may be hidden, it is still there until it … Read the rest
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
| WE ARE RETURNING TO KENYA! |
GAZING UPON THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD
Psalm 27:4 reads:
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord … Read the rest
THE KEY THAT UNLOCKS THE POWER OF GOD
In case you’re expecting to become party to secret intel about God, think again. There is nothing new apart from what has been revealed in Scripture. Some of it just bears highlighting and illuminating si it seems like something new.… Read the rest
WHEN WORSHIP BECOMES SELF-TALK
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty … Read the rest
WHEN GOD’S LOVE HURTS
During my years of ministry as a pastor and emergency services chaplain, I’ve had the privilege of bringing comfort to many whose lives were suddenly turned upside down by tragedy.
A dreamhouse burned down in a matter of minutes. A … Read the rest
REVELATION AND ILLUMINATION
No born-again Christian will deny that the Bible is God’s divinely inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word. Many can even quote the verses that call it God-breathed, useful for training in righteousness, alive, active, and sharper than a double-edged sword.
But … Read the rest
GAZING UPON THE BEAUTY OF THE INVISIBLE GOD
In Psalm 27:4 King David candidly shares a particular request he has made of God:
One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the … Read the rest
CLEAN AND DIRTY FEAR
Psalm 19:9 says: “The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.”
That’s an odd statement because it evokes the question: if there is “clean fear,” does “dirty fear” exist as well?
The short answer is: Yes, it does – … Read the rest
HACKING ALERT
Dear subscribers!
This morning I received a message via the Contact Form on my blog that I had been hacked and that my subscriber list had been extracted so it can be sold elsewhere. The e-mailer demanded $3,000 in Bitcoin … Read the rest
EZRA’S FAST
Ezra was a descendant of Aaron living in Babylonia among the Jewish exiles during the reign of Artaxerxes, the 3rd in a succession of kings who were moved by God to issue decrees enabling the rebuilding of Jerusalem and her … Read the rest
HOLINESS BY THE CROSS OF CHRIST
Last week we paused and remember the sacrifice of Christ for our sins. He bought our holiness with His blood. So, it is fitting that we close this series by looking at the significance of His death, how it was … Read the rest