Religion is not equal to faith. With religion comes a system, creeds, traditions, even the introduction of humanistic beliefs. But faith is free of all of that. Especially in regards to Jesus. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent…
The heart is the absolute essence of who we are. Not even our mind, with reasoning, intelligence, knowledge, and memories can unseat that definition. It is where all love, faith, treasure, conviction, reside. The heart supercedes and dictates direction and decisions so much of the time but it is not unerring. It can’t be, since…
“… For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.” 2Peter1:8-9 Reading the verse in its entirety,…
Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. Psalm 43:3 NLT I need some more guidance, Lord. Send me some more direction. If You forward some truth and light, that will help me. I’m skilled at trying to…
I didn’t have a very good idea of what to do today. What I wrote isn’t exceptional artwise, but the quote seemed appropriate. The subject is unavoidable because humans are so human. If you knew me outside of Instagram or this blog, you’d agree. In many places where my life has intersected with others, I’ve…
PSALM 89:1 “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever…” I will do this. In my heart, in my car, in my prayers, in community worship. How can I not? He is relentless in His Love for me. Never putting a limit on His willingness to forgive. Always quick to rush in when…
… my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 In the period of time that Jesus inhabited the earth, He faced temptation, opposition, hatred, misinterpretation, hunger, homelessness, pain, death threats, and abandonment. While confronting…
Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart….” Mark 12:30 I want to love God with all my heart. I’m not 100% all day, everyday. I would be a liar if I didn’t admit that. Even though I am His and I am covered in His Love, there is still me in…
Wait. Stand by. Hold your position. I hear this from God in my life today. I’ve heard it before and my history shows that I do not excel in waiting. I’m not alone in this. I know patience is not a prevalent trait in society. Waiting for God, though is unlike any other type of…
…I can run away and hide. I can be bold and brave. I can get reinforcements. Or I can trust in you, God. My fears are quick to drill into my heart and mind. But you are always aware of what I am afraid of. I have seen what you are capable of. My fears…