25-24, Stupider than Stupid
The actual stupidest thing I can imagine is to indulge in the pleasures of this world, expecting to still go to heaven in the Rapture (Plan A) because we checked enough boxes, but thinking that if we miss it we’ll decide to choose Christ in the Tribulation (Plan B). Aaaah – not smart! To start…
Read More25-23, The Almost-Stupidest Thing
The almost-stupidest thing I can imagine is that one would live in a way that tries to get the best of both worlds. That is, indulging in the pleasures of this world but expecting to go to heaven when we die. Forgive me, but there seems to be a lot of churchgoing folks in that…
Read More25-22, Who Am I?
I am restless about the measure to which America’s Christians are finding our identity in politics. Our political views have taken on a religious fervor that seems to me to supersede our identity in the Kingdom of God. I most certainly identify with the conservative side because I believe it is more right according to…
Read More25-21, A Bride in Waiting?
It is Jesus, Son of God who today sits at the Father’s right hand, who is soon coming for His bride. Think about that! Jesus, the unblemished Lamb who gave Himself for us! I haven’t worn a tie for years and prefer casual over getting all dressed up, but I do try to wear clean,…
Read More25-20, Peace In the Storm
Yesterday was a momentous day in world history. I was on the road, so I listened to the news with the play-by-play of President Trump’s visits to Israel and Egypt. I love people, and I love the Church, and it gave rise to a lot within me regarding our future here on the earth. I…
Read More25-19, A Witches Brew
Part of me wants to apologize for writing this, but another part won’t let me because saying it is part of my calling among God’s people even if it curries little favor. As I considered the future on my September 15 birthday, I asked God for a “word,” hoping for something warm and affirming. Instead,…
Read More25-18, Are These Words for Us Today?
Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word…
Read More25-18, What’s That Knocking I Hear?
14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot…
Read More25-16, EYES TO SEE?
My urgent prayer for myself, my family, my home church and you, is that we would have eyes to see the unfolding plan of God in our world, and ears to hear Him about how to respond. These is an extraordinary Day and it calls for extraordinary attention and action. The Father is moving intentionally…
Read More25-15, FORGIVENESS, Part 2
PART 2, HELP FOR FORGIVENESS Here are some truths that God has used to instruct and correct me as I struggled with forgiveness and with letting go of the pain of betrayal and rejection on several occasions. It’s been quite a journey! Knowing that I am rarely as innocent as I think I am, and…
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