Prayer may seem to become natural, but in a spiritual sense it can be difficult, because we are human and the flesh is weak. There is a natural battle but also a spiritual battle. “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” as Jesus himself reminded the disciples. Paul in Romans and GalatiansContinue reading “Could You Not Watch with Me One Hour?”
Category Archives: Peacefulness
There is Power in Praise
This year truly has been a challenge and struggle for many, not just a few.Everything is not okay in the world we are living in today. Listening to the lies of ‘pop psychology’ such as I’m okay, you’re okay” will not get you through reality, only unrealistic expectations. King David penned many Psalms when heContinue reading “There is Power in Praise”
When Losses Come
This is a time of year where we are reminded to be thankful for all the blessings we have from God which may include health, prosperity, friendships, family, etc. But what about the loss or losses you may have experienced this past year or more? Perhaps you recently lost a job or experienced a divorce.Continue reading “When Losses Come”
Stand up and Face your Fears!
One of the best things I love about sports is I was taught to face my opponent with courage and not to be afraid of them.This is where a coach or mentor comes in to help us with a skill set, even if we are not there yet. We learn how to combat the enemyContinue reading “Stand up and Face your Fears!”
A Friend in Jesus
In Your Loss You Need A Friend It’s mid October with Fall season in high gear. The holidays are creeping up too fast, yet so many people have experienced loss this past year or so. Loss of loved ones who have died such as, friends, coworkers, arrives, a spouse, partner, sibling, and loss due toContinue reading “A Friend in Jesus”
Be Alert and Watchful
Spritual battles and the power of temptation are real in our lives. One of the big differences of increased warfare is when we pursue God for truth with passion. Why is that? “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was aContinue reading “Be Alert and Watchful”
Keep Your Lamp Burning Bright
You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.Psalms 18:28 NIV Stress can cause us to eventually become burned out. You may be juggling too many things in your life such as too much multi-tasking at work or even home. Wearing too many hats and never learning to say, “no”.Thinking youContinue reading “Keep Your Lamp Burning Bright”
Be Gentle
Gentleness Too often we can get caught up in winning the argument but losing the war. We see this more now in the political realm, religion, work, and in personal relationships. We have grown accustomed to lack patience in just about anything we disagree with these days. The “Im right you’re wrong attitude”! “A gentleContinue reading “Be Gentle”
Dust in the Wind
Have you ever been caught up in a heavy dust storm? They are quite the scorcher with severe wind burns, blinded by the dust and sand, even cars and people can be buried due to the severity of the storms whirlwind force. God the Father created us human beings from dust? “From ashes to dustContinue reading “Dust in the Wind”
In Quietness and Rest You Will Find Refreshing in 2023
The New Year usually starts off with a bang and the busyness doesn’t seem to want to slow down. Yet in the stillness of the winter months this can be a good time to slow down and perhaps hibernate a bit. What do I mean by hibernate? Bears and other critters store up in certainContinue reading “In Quietness and Rest You Will Find Refreshing in 2023”
Choose to Move Forward
Another New Year will be soon upon us and it’s out with the old in with the new! For some of you the challenges of life and the pressures, stresses, have been excruciating, saying, this year cannot end soon enough! For others it was a good year to reflect back on and count your blessings.Continue reading “Choose to Move Forward”
THE GHOST of CHRISTMAS
The story of Christmas appears to get camouflaged by all the fanfare and the trappings such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gifts and commercialism. Oh, but, there are so many good movies just to name a few such as ‘The Miracle on 34th Street’. The Ghost of Christmas is not Ebenezer Scrooge or some fairyContinue reading “THE GHOST of CHRISTMAS”
The Mystery of Christmas 🎄
The Mystery of Christmas 🎄 The Christmas season is a time of year where love is more evident, people become more generous and help the less fortunate in need. A season where people are in a giving spirit and respond not necessarily with just money or gifts. Most of us wish this attitude could spreadContinue reading “The Mystery of Christmas 🎄”
Thanks be to God for His Indescribable Gift!
Its that time of year when people will start to get frantic looking for that perfect gift for that special someone. This usually takes a lot of thought and creativity, a lot of work, and much patience. Its just so easy to buy a gift card isn’t it? A gift is not supposed to beContinue reading “Thanks be to God for His Indescribable Gift!”
It is more blessed to give than receive!
It’s that time of year when the pressure of guilt draws near with unrealistic or high expectations when it comes to giving gifts or who is on the list and who is not. Commercialism seems to sap the joy of the season right out of us as we are inundated with “the most wonderful timeContinue reading “It is more blessed to give than receive!”
What Keeps Us from Making Wise Decisions
We continue to live in a culture that screams to us for instant gratification or we get tempted to be impulsive. There are ‘no magic formulas’! Too often when a major crisis hits us we get tempted or tested to do something stupid or irrational.For example, the last auto payment is paid and we thinkContinue reading “What Keeps Us from Making Wise Decisions”
You Were Running the Race so Well, Who or What has Hindered You?…
“You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth”?Galatians 5:7 NASB1995 The month of March reminds me of a time for victory. The darkness of the morning and night are dissipating as the days are now becoming longer. I love daylight and the sunshine especially in the summertime sitting by the beach watchingContinue reading “You Were Running the Race so Well, Who or What has Hindered You?…”
May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace
‘When you don’t take time out to notice & understand your emotions, they have a strange way of resurfacing when you least expect or want them to’. Travis Bradbury Emotions can sweep over you during the holidays like no other time throughout the year. Emotions like grief, sadness, loneliness, depression, fear can easily grip usContinue reading “May the God of Hope Fill You with Joy and Peace”
National Revival 🇺🇲
The next spiritual awakening will be in the streets of USA not in buildings made by man! This awakening will bring forgiveness, reconciliation, restoration like never before. It will not be political, or have church bureaucracy or politics. We will see a lifestyle of change through the power of God’s Spirit. The altar will beContinue reading “National Revival 🇺🇲”
