On the third page of my site is a short book named “Using the Bible.” One chapter is titled “The Value of Context.” Through the years of being me, I have frequently been asked, “Where’s that in the Bible?” That’s a valid question if you really are interested in discovering something new. The people Paul encountered from Berea didn’t believe […]
Your Life grows up from or is choked out by the Values that are at the Foundation level of what you allow in your space. The three Values that make up the Foundation of your life are IMPOSED, COSTLY, and FRUITFUL. The FRUITFUL Values are those actions that are what you are ordained to be involved in by the Spirit […]
From Psalm 66 The Music is HERE Shout to God with joy, all the earth! Sing His name – the name of Jesus! Sing glorious praises to God, all the earth – Lift up the name of Jesus! Your works are awesome, Your power is great Your enemies fear You! All the earth will worship and praise You. Come, all […]
Some people hear you share a story from your life that you think is interesting, and share a similar story, because they want to connect with you – to find something that you have in common. If you show that you value their story, they share more at other times. Your relationship can grow. Other people hear you share a […]
Being humble creates many opportunities and opens many doors. It is possible to confuse fear, lack of faith, low self-esteem, and unforgiveness with humility, though. When I am afraid to commit to a project or idea or group because I fear being wrong or fear failing, I can use being humble as an excuse for not standing boldly. If I, […]
I was reminded recently while talking with an intercessor that what motivates us to pray is sometimes more important than what we are praying. When I first met Faye she was working in a daycare. When she became a believer, she started leading kids to become believers. I had been involved in several varieties of home meetings and prayer ministries […]
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:45-46, NKJV) Some things you only find when you are looking for them. In the beginning of having a Life with Jesus, it is sometimes impossible to […]
We have spiritual gifts. Our ministries flow out of the gifts, influenced by our resources: who has parented us, what skills we have, who our neighbors are, and what other gifts are functioning around us. If I am an evangelist, I will need to be around unbelievers to have effective ministry. If I am a pastor, I will need to […]
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time. * In a little village named Bethany, Jesus had 3 friends: Lazarus, Mary, & Martha. They welcomed Him. They even welcomed the people to whom He was a Friend – His disciples and followers. They served Him and His friends meals. The trouble He brought […]
When two people get married, the woman usually becomes pregnant soon. Normally, if she does not become pregnant, it is because they have done something to prevent it. The design of humanity includes an intentional benefit of intimacy being reproduction. The design of the Ekklesia – the Bride of Christ – includes a similar benefit of intimacy. When our relationship […]