Last week, I talked about how everything we do is holy because God lives inside of us. This week, I ran across a very interesting passage in Zechariah: “Then I looked up, and saw four horns (powers)! So I asked…
It’s All Holy
When I talk to Christians about what they do with their lives, a common theme arises. They major on talking about their overt Christian ministry, and then relegate the rest of their lives to an uncomfortable or at least “lesser”…
Paid in Full
I believe most of us as Christians would say that we believe that Christ bore all of our sins on the cross – that we are 100% forgiven of our sins. This is the theme that is taught in churches,…
Stumbling Blocks to Our Faith
There are a few things that seem to be consistent stumbling blocks for Christians who are growing in their faith. I’m not necessarily talking about young Christians – though these can apply to them too – but about mature Christians…
Rest and Risk
A few weeks ago, someone told me, “The level of your rest directly affects your tolerance for risk.” What she was trying to express is the concept that we must get the rest our bodies, minds, emotions, and spirits need…
Holding on & Letting Go as the Seasons Change
Seasons are changing here. I love the cooler weather and the beginnings of splashes of color on the trees. Soon enough, we’ll winterize the pool, pick apples, and harvest the last of the produce from the garden. There are also…
The Upward Flow of Blessing & Revival
In our culture, we generally think of things flowing downward from the top of the heap to the bottom: for example, from world leaders down to the state leaders down to the municipal leaders down to the people. It’s sort…
Prophecy vs. Words of Knowledge
In the circles that I tend to hang with, there’s an emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit – including prophecy. It is amazing to watch (and experience) how heaven touches earth when the Spirit of God speaks through a…
Do You Hope Well?
There’s something very special about the expectancy of good things. It lifts our spirits; it helps us focus; it helps us to dream and use our God-given imaginations; it reminds us of God’s goodness; it gives us joy in what…
Learning to Decern God’s Voice
Sometimes I wonder if one of the more precious gifts that God has given us is the ability to hear His voice. As Jesus says in John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” …