“For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.” (Hebrews 9:24 ESV) What does it mean to be in someone’s presence? To my point in this article, it means to beContinue reading “Undivided Presence”
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Speak Good
“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5:16 NLT) Every good thing we think, do, or say begins in our heart, motivated by the Spirit of God who indwells us as God’s child. Good does not originate in us,Continue reading “Speak Good”
God’s Plan
“Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. For when He spoke, the world began! It appeared at His command. The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; His intentions can never be shaken.” (Psalm 33:8-11Continue reading “God’s Plan”
Useful or Glorious?
“Who is like You among the gods, O Lord – glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, performing great wonders?” (Exodus 15:11 NLT) How do you view God? Do you love Him? Need Him? Don’t understand Him? Couldn’t care less about Him? Have no opinion about Him? Question Him? Doubt Him? Fear Him? The range ofContinue reading “Useful or Glorious?”
Man or Machine?
“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27 (NLT) You and I are created by God to “fill the earth and govern it.” (Genesis 1:28), yet, there are those today who believe humanity is basically idiotic and shouldContinue reading “Man or Machine?”
Shaped By Design
“I am sending you a master craftsman named Huram-abi, who is extremely talented. His mother is from the tribe of Dan in Israel, and his father is from Tyre. He is skillful at making things from gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and he also works with stone and wood. He can work with purple, blue,Continue reading “Shaped By Design”
Sleep or Soar?
“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT) What happens to us when we die? Do we lose any sense of being? Does our soul “sleep” until awakenedContinue reading “Sleep or Soar?”
Hungry Heart?
“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:12-13 NLT) Have you ever been hungry? No, I’mContinue reading “Hungry Heart?”
Living As Children of Light
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of lightContinue reading “Living As Children of Light”
God-sized Prayers
“Now, Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, Lord, are the only God.” (Isaiah 37:20) *On the 15th of each month I am privileged to offer a devotion from Sylvia Gunter. Her insights, wisdom and sensitivity to the heart of God move me and I pray willContinue reading “God-sized Prayers”
Walking With Jesus 