The Desert Song
“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”...
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted (Continued)…
So we know that unrighteousness always has a problem with righteousness. Followers of Christ can expect to be harassed... “Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you.” 1 John 3: 13 It’s so possible, that because of persecution, we might be tempted to...
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted…
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5: 10 Some believers miss the point; some of us are rejected and persecuted because of certain personality characteristics that we have... maybe we’re rude,...
Your Latter Will Be Greater
“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” John 13: 7 “Jesus, you are soooo right! I mean, I can see some things You’re doing with my life. But just like the Apostle Paul so eloquently said… we see things imperfectly now; as if we’re...
Continuing with Amos…
Today we are back on track with the prophet Amos. To recap, Amos collided with the false religious leaders of his day. He opposed false prophets who were proclaiming “Peace, Peace” for the nation of Judah. But it most certainly was a false peace - false security that...
The Irony?
So here’s the irony… As we evangelize the lost--we, who are the peacemakers… usually stir up antagonism and strife! Us peacemakers make war with others by our own Gospel message! Why? “And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved...
Peace!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5: 9 What exactly is peace? By the world’s definition, peace is the absence of war and conflict. I think if anything, history has taught us there is no true peace… that is, there is no true...
Praise Report!
My Memoir has been available in book form for awhile now. But something so special to me is that our Pastor arranged to have my memoir announced at our church, and for me to have a book signing. It's special because I see these people every Sunday, and...
"More of Thee… and Less of Me!"
Remember my dear friend, Nancy? She has an awesome testimony she wants to share with all of you. Pay close attention to the encouraging words God gave her. One word from God changes everything... Praise, glory, and honor to my Lord...
Let's Look as If They are US
He was only a humble shepherd, but God gave Amos a profound vision of the future, and told him to take His message to Israel, the northern kingdom. Amos obeyed. He was a man of God. I think this teaching and the study of this book will take a few posts. And as we read...
Hero by Mariah Carey
I hope everyone of my friends in the US had a blessed holiday. But whoever the Son sets free is FREE INDEED!!!! I love the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey. Beautiful words... I had no clue what those words meant before I met Jesus. Mariah may have not known it, but...
I'd like to share this poem with you…
"When I was hemmed in, Thou hast freed me often." Psalm 4: 1 Today I read this poem, and I believe it to speak volumes of walking by faith, trusting in the omnipotence and providence of God Almighty, and it also speaks of Spiritual Warfare. So be encouraged, dear...
Getting "God-tracked" is Good!
So why do I have the book of Lamentations on my heart today? This is a book about grief, written by Jeremiah, also known as “The weeping prophet." Lamentations is a book of tears; a funeral song written for the fallen city of Jerusalem, as its people were exiled...
The Purer Your Heart Is…
... the clearer you'll see Him in your life! “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5: 8 Only the pure in heart – they, and they alone, will see God. So the question is… What does pure of heart mean? In order to understand what a...
The Road to Calvary…
Nobody willingly walks down the road to Calvary. There is no human being who has ever been eager to embrace the cross. This isn’t going to be a message or an article that gives you the warm fuzzies… I’m talking about suffering. I’ve been blogging for two years, and I...
If We Know He Hears Us…
Let me be a voice of encouragement today! I know some of us, at times, think our prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling and not being heard. If that’s the case, I want you to think about the life of Jesus… When we read about Him in the Scriptures, did He ever turn...
… Laid on My Heart
I believe God laid the word "Fortitude" on my heart today. So the first thing I did today was do a Google search on the word. Here's what I found... "The gift of fortitude brings to those who have it a dauntless spirit of resolution, firmness of mind, and...
What is Your Life?
What’s the opinion you hold about yourself? A sermon from my church’s teaching pastor this past Sunday is playing over and over in mind, so I think I’ll share it with you… To an unbeliever, this is the only life we have, and it’s only natural for them to strive...
“Who is this one? Look at her now. She arises from her Desert of Difficulty Clinging to her Beloved.” Songs 8:5