Why Would We Choose Anything Else?

Why Would We Choose Anything Else?

It is impossible for a person to serve two masters at the same time. You will be forced to love one and reject the other. One master will be despised and the other will have your loyal devotion. Your choice between God and the wealth of this world. Luke 16:13 (TPT)...
Obsessed with the When, Missing the Why

Obsessed with the When, Missing the Why

What joy and blessing will come to that faithful servant when the master comes home to find him serving with excellence! Matthew 24:46 (TPT) Ever since the disciples walked with Jesus in Jerusalem, Christians have wanted to know when He will return. We feel a strong...
Let’s Talk About What We’re Missing

Let’s Talk About What We’re Missing

For if you keep seeking it like a man would seek for sterling silver, searching in hidden places for cherished treasure, then you will discover the fear of the Lord and find the true knowledge of God. . . For the Lord has a hidden storehouse of wisdom made accessible...
A Kiss from God: Experiencing His Lavish Love

A Kiss from God: Experiencing His Lavish Love

Your extravagant kindness to me makes me want to follow Your words even more!  Psalm 119:65 (TPT) Opulent is the only word that can describe the interior of some of the world’s grand palaces.  They are full of golden features, expensive tapestries, rare art...
Where Are You?

Where Are You?

I long to drink of you, O God, drinking deeply from the streams of pleasure flowing from your presence.  My longings overwhelm me for more of you!  My Soul thirsts, pants, and longs for the living God.  I want to come and see the face of God.  Psalm 42:1-2 (TPT) Have...
What Do You Really Believe?

What Do You Really Believe?

And he said to them, “As you go into all the world, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race! Mark 16:15 (TPT) Have you noticed how fragile the world feels lately? Sometimes I feel like Elisha’s servant waking up to an army surrounding...
When Busyness Looks Like Purpose (But Isn’t)

When Busyness Looks Like Purpose (But Isn’t)

All who are obsessed with being secure in life will lose it all – including their lives. But those who let go of their lives and surrender them to me will discover true life. Luke 17:33 (TPT) Most of us are living agenda-driven lives. We build plans, manage...
Emmanuel. God with us. Always.

Emmanuel. God with us. Always.

There is only one strong, safe, and secure place for me; it’s in God alone, who gives me strength for the battle.  He’s my shelter of love and my fortress of faith, who wraps himself around me as a secure shield. I hide myself in this one who subdues enemies before...
Maturing in Grace

Maturing in Grace

For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives. John 8:32 (TPT) Grace is not a theory, a doctrine, or a clever religious phrase. Grace is a Person. Grace is Jesus Christ — the fullest expression of what God’s heart looks like in motion. He...
Am I Praying… or Just Performing?

Am I Praying… or Just Performing?

At each and every sunrise, you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning, I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart. Psalms 5:3 (TPT) Have you ever found yourself reverting to old...