Sunflowers famously track the sun, exposing themselves to maximize light exposure. That is why these beauties are often seen as symbols of faith, devotion, and seeking light and truth. Have you ever stopped to think about light? Light is an awesome and interesting subject in Scripture. Light was created by God (Genesis 1:3 and Isaiah 45:7) Light has no fellowship with darkness (2 Corinthians 6:14) God dwells in Light (1 Timothy 6:16) God calls people into Light (1 Peter 2:9)…
There are 7 significant events in the spiritual journey. Sufferings is the third event, and this is where we begin to be aware of the old self-serving nature and recognize our heart must turn towards the Christ center. Sufferings is where all earthly attachments are broken from us, and preferences, such as likes and dislikes, are dislodged and laid aside. Earthly attachments must be identified and removed because they are hindrances to the move of the Spirit. A sense of…
Do you know that we can understand everything that is written in the Bible? And He will teach us things beyond what the Bible says. It is true. The “Author” of the book of the Bible lives in the reader. The Master Teacher, teaches. It is who He is. He can take something that we think we can’t possibly understand, and break it down into parts, pieces, language, words, illustrations that we can understand, and can apply to life today….
Growing up, I spent hundreds of hours watching my Mom sew. She was not a professional seamstress, although her work was professional-level, and she did receive payment for work she did for others. In the corner of her sewing room was a large cabinet, full of original sewing patterns folded and tucked neatly in their envelopes. When she got a new pattern, she let me carefully trim and press the patterns made from fine tissue paper, then help her pin…
It is commonly known that bison will turn into a storm rather than drifting with the wind because they instinctively know that walking into the storm will get them through the bad weather quicker. Our spiritual journey is a personal venture into the unknown, filled with hope and promise, yet not without difficulties and adversities. This pilgrimage is defined by significant events that contain the necessary conditions to transform the life of every believer. As difficulties and adversities unfold, walk…
I had a dream about two woman I know well who came to visit me. They were familiar with my home and walked in without ringing the doorbell, which still surprised me. After we exchanged pleasantries, they began telling me what I needed to do with various situations in my life. They were shaming me about certain circumstances that I was facing. They strongly advised me about what to do regarding several people in my life. They also got angry…
Spiritual ignorance is prevalent in today’s world. We have so much information readily available at our fingertips, yet most people do not seek God for wisdom—for anything, including the truth. Many sit at the gateway lost and confused, rather than to boldly confront the spiritual ignorance that prevents asking for guidance and direction. This is easily identifiable by the words people speak. In the last two weeks, I have had been part of conversations where people say, “we’re only human”,…
Have you ever felt as though something was missing in your life? Many people feel like this and try to fill the void in different ways. Some look for satisfaction in a relationship or by using drugs or alcohol. Others join a church or are baptized. But the only path to true, lasting peace and joy is through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. When you accept Jesus as your Savior and Lord, God forgives everything you’ve done…
Recently a friend kept saying to me, “I’m sorry for you”, “I’m sorry you are going through that”, or “I’m sorry, so, so sorry, about that.” As I walked away, there was a heaviness on me. It felt like darkness, an oppression, a heavy weight that I didn’t understand. Then I realized what she was speaking into my life: SORROW. I searched and searched my Bible to find somewhere—anywhere—where Jesus told someone that he was sorry for them. The woman…
There is a place in eternity that is being created for everyone. The price has been paid, but there are different states of being, and with different liberties. Each eternal habitation is dependent on the development of the spirit and soul of each believer while here on the earth. Some believers will fall short of what is available, and consequently will believe that where they end up is solely as God determined. But while on earth, they have missed lessons,…