Despising singularity, some people marry. Discovering the cost of relationships and community, some people divorce. As we mature in life, there are times of being liberated from habits and deceptions and relationships that are powerful enough to change our identity. Other times are events of being brought under the power of the love of Jesus and given freedom to be […]
Most of the people I know are more interested in their pasts than their presents or futures. Most people who want some move of the Spirit in the land are hoping for the revival of something that died or has been lost or neglected. I think that the people of Jesus need to be getting ready for what’s next, not […]
Tithing is not being generous. Just the idea of measuring up to the law implies that a person would not be giving that much if they didn’t feel compelled by some rule. Some tithing happens with the hope that it is trading a small thing for a bigger thing. If I give Jesus a tenth, He will owe me a […]
Everybody is broken in some way, in some place. Some people’s wounds have been healed. Some wounds have been the point of contact through which they met Jesus. Some are ongoing reasons for dependency on Him. Some people’s wounds will be your opportunity to lead them to Jesus. Some will be your opportunity to serve Him while serving them. Don’t […]
My dearly loved brothers, understand this: everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil excess, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you. But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. […]
Your mind and heart are parts of your soul. They help form the place from which you respond to situations and make decisions. They work differently from each other, though. Your mind is more rational, your heart is more emotional. When a beggar approaches you in a gas station, they hope to appeal to your heart. When a marketer approaches […]
Surrender to Jesus and draw your identity from His breath. Be awesome! You have been crucified with Christ, therefore you no longer live, but Christ now lives in you. The life you now live is possible because you live by faith in the Son of Yahweh, Who loves you and gave His life for you. Don’t set aside the grace […]
Never fear how much following Jesus will cost you. Whatever you pursue in life is going to cost your life. Spending your life on Jesus will be like Joseph’s brothers, who bought grain from Joseph, not knowing it was him, and finding when they got back to Palestine that they still had their money.
In 1 Kings 19, Elijah was told by an angel, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too great for you.” He was told then by the Spirit of Yahweh to stand on the mountain in His presence. When Yahweh passed by the cave Elijah was hiding in, it was after a wind, an earthquake and a fire […]
Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit is possibly more important and more powerful than manifesting gifts of the Spirit. If someone encounters the character of Jesus through me, that may be more influential than encountering His works, especially if I present His work without presenting His character. I have met people who could prophesy and heal the sick who were […]