Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2TLV One day, we too will be faced with death. nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the …

Now without faith it is impossible to please God. For the one who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 TLV  The joy of the Lord reflects through the intimacy we acquire in knowing Him. Without believing in the Maker of …

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and will dine with him, and he with Me.  Revelation 3:20 TLV  Provision––the act or process of providing.  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provision My heart has been burdened sometimes for those who have chosen Jesus as the …

I feel as if I have many “stories” but the one I want to share today is about my story that led me to writing. I worked in the dental field for eighteen years. I also worked overseas on the mission field in dentistry. I have always had a heart for missions and in fact …

And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”                                 …

Recently, I was at an annual lunch with a doctor and staff who I worked with for years. While chatting and catching up with everyone, Dr. E. turned to me and asked if I could make potato latkes for his upcoming Hanukkah party. To be honest, I was caught off guard, but if you know …

Recently, I was reading  Rob McCorkle’s latest book Life & Death– The Power of Words and as I read chapter after chapter, I found myself being able to identify with each heading. I could associate myself with them all, but after completing the book, I knew in my heart that the chapter on “A Righteous Mouth” …

 As I mature in my walk with the Lord, I am beginning to see the burden that the Lord has placed upon my shoulders. I am seeing so many people receiving salvation and being baptized, only then to go about their earthly lives. They are essentially stuck in baptism. For many reasons known and unknown …

The question is: “What is our purpose for being in the world?” Jesus clearly states in John 6:38 what His purpose is: to do the will of God. I believe this question is something that most people at some point in their lives ponder. It breaks my heart to think of the number of individuals …

Laver A vessel for washing; a large basin; in scripture history, a basin placed in the court of the Jewish tabernacle, where the officiating priests washed their hands and feet. — KJV Dictionary Laver is a word we don’t use much these days. It was a fundamental piece of the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle was a …

As I have been reading How To Worship A King, the Lord has shown me what living the New Covenant life looks like through these ancient “old ways.” The revelation that I have received is that there is a process involved. Just as the process of long ago was to demonstrate the Lord in all …

And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.  Genesis 1:31 NASB When God created all things in the beginning, He said it was very “good.” Everything He made was in perfect harmony with His design for humanity. God had a …

“A man can eat his dinner without understanding exactly how food nourishes him.” C.S. Lewis  We are constantly looking for things that will satisfy us in life. As I get older, I am seeing that whatever it may be we are looking for to fulfill the desire we crave, never ends up sustaining us. God …

For I am full of words; The spirit within me compels me. Job 32:18 NKJV One thing I know for sure about myself is that I am full of words. For those of you who know me, right about now you’re probably laughing and or in agreement with me. Although it is true that I love …

For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting …

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is …

I can recall at least a handful of times in my life where God has called me to bow before Him. Looking back now, I deeply regret not acting upon His desire for me. Had I respected Him in this particular call, I would not have lost what He intended to give to me at …

“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. Hebrews 1:8 NKJV I love it when the Lord reveals some of His hidden mysteries! Lately, the Lord has shown me the importance of becoming righteous. I believe that He has purposely exposed this word to me for this time right …

Who is it that comes to steal, kill and destroy? The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life and have it abundantly John 10:10 (NASB). Jesus came to give us life and this scripture takes it one step further by saying: abundant life. One of the things that we …

God is working in the background of our lives even when we can’t see it. The reason why I can state this is because I have been at the bottom many times throughout my life. Now, as I look back to difficult situations or transitions, I can see that He was working in me the …

Saint Augustine said, “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance, to seek Him the greatest adventure, and to find Him the greatest human achievement.”  The key to the kingdom is and always has been what God has told us through His word. Love Him and love others. To love God, you have …

Throughout scripture we see that the fire at the altar represented the presence of God. God started that fire (Leviticus 9:24). Today when we accept Jesus Christ, that fire at the altar begins to burn deep within our spirit. It represents the power and presence of God within us. God can calm down and consume …

When we say YES to Jesus, we begin to walk according to our destiny God designed for us. Our new connection to the Father is a vine tended by the Vinedresser.  Our lives are fulfilled by the pruning He accomplishes in us by removing the bad fruit and trimming the vine, to produce more fruit …

He has told you, mortal one, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NASB  Do we really know what love is? Love is mentioned in the Bible over 700 times. I would say that this four-letter word is important to God. …

Jesus carried the heart of God during His earthly ministry. We also have that same opportunity in life. When we are adopted into the Kingdom of God, part of our inheritance that is available to us is to be able to move and operate as the Father chooses. The key to accepting your inheritance is, …