A dear friend of mine shared, through tears, a hidden blessing she received through hardship and discipline. She always had faith, but when she fell, wallowed in the muck of sin, and was raised up, forgiven and embraced in the arms of Yeshua her Savior, … Continue reading A Witness of Hope
Tag: Faith
Kingdom Faith
"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Mark 10:15 "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter … Continue reading Kingdom Faith
Magazine Issue 9
Things hard to explain I tried this morning to step in my boots. It worked with the left, but on the right my heal got caught so I had to sit down and put the boot on normally. After lacing them up I went to … Continue reading Magazine Issue 9
Watching and Praying
Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matt. 26:4-41) … Continue reading Watching and Praying
Gifts and Call Activated
God gives gifts to His children for benefit of His family on earth. The actualization of those gifts is the fulfillment of God’s purposes. The enemy has figured this out over time, seeing how wonderful, effective and glorious is God’s design and plan for mankind. … Continue reading Gifts and Call Activated
Your Miracle
Do you believe in miracles? If so, truly, are they limited; to Old Testament times; to the First Century when Yeshua (Jesus) was on earth and the first disciples and church were new? Are miracles only signs from God as validation or direction? Did Yeshua … Continue reading Your Miracle
The Most Reluctant Convert
"The dullest and most uninteresting person you meet may one day be a creature that if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to fall down and worship or else a horror or a corruption such as you now meet, or if at … Continue reading The Most Reluctant Convert
God Perfect in Relationship
Of all the things we could describe about God’s perfect nature, I believe His interpersonal dealing with us might be the last. How many people actually consider a personal relationship with God possible? Such an assertion got Yeshua crucified and those bold enough to speak … Continue reading God Perfect in Relationship
Unconditional Thankfulness
I know the scriptures and teaching, but a loss knocked me off my feet and I was whirling around in an uncertain consideration of how to meet or deal with what may be a new permanent reality. It takes a lot of effort to adjust … Continue reading Unconditional Thankfulness
Facts in Reality
“Whoever is pregnant with evil conceives trouble and gives birth to disillusionment. Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit they have made. The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.” (Psalms 7:14-16) These … Continue reading Facts in Reality
Confidence of Faith
God told Saul certain things would happen after He was anointed king, including, “The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person. Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever … Continue reading Confidence of Faith
The Power of Prayer
“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
Sustained Prayer
Paul encouraged continual prayer. (1 Thess. 5:17) Some seem to think if we ask something from God and He doesn’t answer promptly, it must not have been His will and they cease praying. James observed, “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He … Continue reading Sustained Prayer
Eschatology
This a theological term referring to matters concerned with the end of the world or of humankind. The Bible has much prophecy, as God frequently told people what would happen in advance. He did this as warning, judgment, direction, and confirmation of His truth. People … Continue reading Eschatology
Your Greatest Gifts
God made you before you were born. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden … Continue reading Your Greatest Gifts
Near to god
I don’t feel God is close, I can’t see, touch, smell, hear, or taste Him, as He is not physical or subject to my senses. However, God’s word tells me He is near, via Holy Spirit. I believe the Word and I have sensed in … Continue reading Near to god
Stoic Intellectual
I want to speak with those who are averse to feelings, having lived by suppressing their own emotions. Many of us were taught indirectly, yet clearly, that emotionalism is bad or at least a display of weakness. Moreover, boys were taught never to cry, as … Continue reading Stoic Intellectual
Following the Spirit’s Lead
The Spirit does not explain all things pertaining to His direction. If we presume or demand background knowledge in order to understand the scope or requirements of the Spirit’s appointment we have made a terrible mistake. As independent Americans we think it’s reasonable to have … Continue reading Following the Spirit’s Lead
Unity With whom
It is good to be aware of to who various scriptures refer. For example, Paul spends a considerable time discussing Israel in the book of Romans. As part of that discussion we see that Believers from the nations have not replaced Israel as to God’s … Continue reading Unity With whom
God In The Natural
The universe was made by God, by His design, through His spoken word, and He said it is good. We see God in Creation as it reflects His glory. (Ps. 19:1) Who has not looked at the majesty of the sky filled with clouds by … Continue reading God In The Natural
More Faith and spirit rule
I’m hungry for more of God’s presence and leading. The disciples occasionally opined upon Yeshua’s (Jesus’ Hebrew Name) direction or action and they were rebuked and/or found to be wrong. “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ He replied, ‘If you have faith … Continue reading More Faith and spirit rule
Beginning To Believe
We talk about faith, believing, accepting, relying upon what we know to be true. There are degrees with these words, but in their pure full meaning, convictions and commitments emerge. Then, we are changed from bystanders, students, apprentices and enthusiasts to something much more. It … Continue reading Beginning To Believe
God’s Way
I once heard a minister who taught that God responds to prayer, which is scriptural. However, he extended it much further, such that we have been granted great authority through prayer to change the world or refuse to pray and allow the enemy to prevail. … Continue reading God’s Way
God in the Small Things
We needed to pour some concrete, quite a bit of it. We found a concrete contractor who began in a few days. I thought it good business to pay as we went and he was willing for me to pay the supplier directly for the … Continue reading God in the Small Things
Enter Into His Rest
“So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same … Continue reading Enter Into His Rest
The Conservative Christian Apologist 