“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,… And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with… Continue reading God’s Choice
Love vs Fear
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18) Scripture contrasts love and fear with love being the victor. How do you assess your personal pursuit of love in the presence… Continue reading Love vs Fear
God’s Smile
“The Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” “So they… Continue reading God’s Smile
The One to Fear
“And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear… Continue reading The One to Fear
God’s Thoughts of You
“How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.” (Psalms 139:17-18) We must press against, resist and oppose the lies of the enemy and our own delusions from… Continue reading God’s Thoughts of You
If You Hear His Voice
“So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness, where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for forty years they saw what I did.” (Hebrews 3:7-9) The Holy Spirit carries out… Continue reading If You Hear His Voice
Unique God
“If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody would know the difference”. - A.W. Tozer… Continue reading Unique God
Missing God’s Rest
"So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did… Continue reading Missing God’s Rest
Your Values
It has been suggested that each of us have our own “values” which we live by, and failing to live in accord with these values is wrong. Scripture contrast human wisdom with God's wisdom. It states that what seems foolish to the world is actually God's wisdom and that believers should not rely solely on… Continue reading Your Values
The Princess and the Goblin
This children’s book was one of many written by George MacDonald a Scottish minister and author. He lived from 1824 to 1905 and was a great influence upon C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien with his imaginative fantasy tales which illustrate characteristics and truths of Biblical principles. He emphasized the importance of personal faith and the… Continue reading The Princess and the Goblin
A Pondering Heart
"Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for… Continue reading A Pondering Heart
God’s Presence
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”” (Genesis 3:8-9) “For Christ did… Continue reading God’s Presence
Rights Protected
There is a lot of misconception. In social media and fake news about our rights in the constitution. Often when the polarized elements of society argue and try to rebut an opposition argument they will assert the right of “Free Speech”. This can also relate to defamatory or violent comments made in arguments. An instructive… Continue reading Rights Protected
Generations
I’m on the tail-end of the Baby Boomer generation. My children are Gen. X and my Grandchildren Gen. Z. If you listen to the folk music and voices of the Baby Boomers you will hear a cry for love and peace. The 1970’s brought about an answer to that cry and desire in the Jesus… Continue reading Generations
Twas the Night Before Christmas
"A Visit From Saint Nicholas" or as it is routinely referred to "Twas the Night Before Christmas" was written by Clement Clarke Moore on Christmas Eve 1822. A newly minted professor of Greek and Hebrew literature at General Theological Seminary, he was hosting a holiday gathering at his home in and at some point in… Continue reading Twas the Night Before Christmas
Israel Foreshadowed
There is an astounding event recorded in Gen. 32:22-32, where Jacob sees a ladder descending from heaven to earth and has an encounter with a God/man. He begins to wrestle with a man all night. (v. 24) Later he says the man was God and named the place Peniel, which means “face of God”. The… Continue reading Israel Foreshadowed
Faith Without Doubting
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not… Continue reading Faith Without Doubting
Spiritual Israel
“The People of Israel are eternal”- Song lyric of “Lion of Judah Roars”, Inspire Beats Israel has been fighting a multi-front war against several enemies which have sought their annihilation for over two years. America has been an ally of Israel since its prophesied miraculous regathering as a nation in 1948. It was attacked in… Continue reading Spiritual Israel
Holy Spirit Anointing
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth…As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it… Continue reading Holy Spirit Anointing
Interpersonal Relations
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:2-3) The practice of overlooking the faults and offenses of others is a form of sacrificial love. This can be extremely challenging for many of us,… Continue reading Interpersonal Relations
Yeshua’s Return
“Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 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.” But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word… Continue reading Yeshua’s Return
Ten Reasons to Support Israel
There is a slight schism promoted by Democrat Media and initiated by Tucker Carlson’s recent unexplained hatred of Jews. This is probably due to his waining popularity and influence in the political arena/marketplace. Irrespective of the motive or objective, here are ten reasons to support Israel, (and ignore Carlson). The Israeli nation is a good… Continue reading Ten Reasons to Support Israel
Unrestrained Praise
“When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.., Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” (Psalms 32:3, 9) There is a time to raise a loud praise to… Continue reading Unrestrained Praise
Beyond a Mirror’s View
“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” (1 Corinthians 13:12) When we activate faith in God and enter into the Spirit our view can be very different.… Continue reading Beyond a Mirror’s View
Touching Revival
There are many Believers who have been praying, seeking, and yearning for revival in America for many years. There are signs of revival beginning with the rising of this generation’s response to the gospel. It is common to think of revival as the fruit of evangelism, and it generally is, but many historic revivals involved… Continue reading Touching Revival
