THE ROOT AND THE FRUIT OF WISDOM
You will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity. Proverbs 2:5-7 We’re surrounded by lots of things that claim to be wisdom. […]
THE MASTER’S MIND
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 turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your […]
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 increases in strength? The human soul is the part of us that is eternal. God […]
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 forever; to him who alone does great wonders,for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-44 Early morning […]
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 breaks through the clouds. A revival is not God coming to us; rather it is God […]
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE RETURNING TO KENYA! I do not not use my blog to solicit funds, but today I am making an exception. My wife and I are asking for your prayer and support as we head to Kenya in a few months to teach and explore our future commitment there. PARTNER WITH US IN EXPANDING […]
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 and to inquire in his temple. This verse poses a problem for many of us: God […]
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. Such as this. The power of God at work in us in all its facets […]
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 rock, my refuge is God. (Psalm 62:5-7) We have to be honest with ourselves – from […]
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 loved one ripped away by a fatal accident, a homicide, or a suicide. A sudden […]