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Waking Up

Waking Up

Sleep. Oh how we love and cherish our sleep. It’s a time to relax and get all cozy under the blankets. Resting and relaxing is one of the most pleasurable activities! Consciousness of the world around us fades away into our imaginations.
But alas… When the morning comes then we must [...]

And There Was Much Rejoicing!

And There Was Much Rejoicing!

I want to challenge us all to have hearts of giving, filled with thanks, as we constantly keep in mind Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] risen from the dead. 2 Timothy 2:8, AMP Great power lies in this. If only we would tap into it!
I particularly like the way the [...]

Turn and Face the Truth

Turn and Face the Truth

Countless times in the Bible we are told to return to the Lord. Turn again to Him. Turn once more to Him.
Therefore return to your God! Hold fast to love and mercy, to righteousness and justice, and wait [expectantly] for your God continually!
Hosea 12:6, AMP
Let’s picture this turning from the Lord [...]

An Eruption From Within

An Eruption From Within

For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7
I want to pose a question and simply ask, Is our heart in what we are doing?
This could be anything… Spending time with others, spending time with the Lord, worship, cooking [...]

There's Beauty in the Messes

There’s Beauty in the Messes

Last weekend my mom made some cinnamon rolls. Before putting them in the oven the pan was dropped and the cinnamon rolls got all twisted. She apologized so much. But somehow, seeing them in a not so ordinary state made them look even more appealing!
It’s hard to explain. We’ve all seen [...]

Freedom at Last:  The Joy of the Other Side

Freedom at Last: The Joy of the Other Side

Has God been calling you to do something?
To give up something?
If so, I want to encourage you to please stay out the course. No matter what it is, please stay it out. It may be so very, very hard to do that thing or give up that thing, but please know [...]

You Become What You Look Upon: Part II

You Become What You Look Upon: Part II

As in a Mirror
(part II for part I Click this link)
For now we are looking in a mirror that gives only a dim (blurred) reflection [of reality as in a riddle or enigma], but then [when perfection comes] we shall see in reality and face to face! Now I know in part (imperfectly), but [...]

You Become What You Look Upon: Part I

You Become What You Look Upon: Part I

A Reflection
This is the first part of a two part series, you can find the second part the series by following the link here.
And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continue to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into [...]

The Way

The Way

Way- the course traveled from one place to another; a course of action; opportunity, capability; ability to get along well or perform well; state of affairs (courtesy of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life…”
John 14:6
When Jesus tells us that He is the Way, what do you think [...]

Certainty for Uncertain Times

Certainty for Uncertain Times

Looking at the world around us, it’s scary to see how quickly things are changing – music, technology, jobs, and human interaction. At my college graduation in May, the president of the university reflected back to four years ago when we were just entering college. He listed things that are so common and [...]