Month: April 2024

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom). And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image… Continue reading Ongoing Transformation

You received a gift from God when I placed my hands on you to ordain you. Now I’m reminding you to fan that gift into flames. God didn’t give us a cowardly spirit but a spirit of power, love, and good judgment.(2 Timothy 1:6-7 NOG) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Every living being is bestowed with gifts… Continue reading Fan the Flames

He again sets a definite day, [a new] “Today,” [providing another opportunity to enter that rest by] saying through David after so long a time, just as has been said before [in the words already quoted], “Today if you hear His voice,Do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 4:7 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  After I’ve… Continue reading Listen & Learn

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NET) Read full chapter The words we wield carry more power than many may realise. Careless words  can cause… Continue reading Wield Words Well

Be Strong So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus. The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who… Continue reading Trust in the Trenches

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who… Continue reading The Living & Active Word

Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  There are degrees of delight and enjoyment. I enjoy all forms of beauty.… Continue reading Rejoice Always

Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from… Continue reading Glorious Gratitude

There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all. Yet grace [God’s undeserved favor] was given to each one… Continue reading True Faith Is Not Passive

God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breathand send me in the right direction. Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my… Continue reading The Good Shepherd