Learning How to Wait Upon the Lord
Recently, a friend went through a difficult job layoff and subsequent job search that tried his faith and trust in God. Having gone through a similar trial in his past, he determined to go through this season not blaming God nor getting bitter toward Him or others for...
The Garment of Praise
One night, I was awakened with a Rick Pino song going through me, “Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness… the oil of joy for sorrow…” a song inspired by Isaiah 61:3. To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy...
Free of Fear
Fear can be crippling. Terrorists understand this reality. Sadly, each time a new attack hits, we are reminded of the fear involved. To be clear, every effort needs to be made by world leaders to prevent acts of terrorism. Here’s the dilemma. With proper policies and...
Resurrection Prayer Power
Through prayer and His living word, we gain God’s perspective and understand His will. We have access to the future, right now! You might ask, “How do I know what to pray?” Jesus Shows How to Pray Jesus gave instructions to the disciples on how to pray. In Luke 11:2-4...
Strength When Weak
I love going to Sabino Canyon, it is one of my favorite outdoor places to walk and hike in Tucson. I love to find a secluded spot by the stream, and sit and listen to the water letting God refresh my soul in the beauty of His creation. Needing to recharge recently, I...
The Power of Affirmation
Your words have weight and carry a creative power. God spoke, and creation came into being, and then God "blessed" creation. "Blessed" is derived from a Hebrew word primarily meaning 'to pronounce favor.' It's the act of declaring, or extending through pronouncement,...
Walking In Unity
Unity for Christians is not merely a suggestion - it is a necessity. However, unity is not automatic; it is something to work toward in our relationships. Unity is essential for all our relationships – whether it’s our marriage or family, school or work, church or...
Faith vs Fear
Our security in Christ rests in our understanding of God's love for us and the fullness of our our adoption in Christ. In Eph. 5:25 Paul tells us that, “Christ loved the church… gave himself for her.” Jesus gave himself completely for you, and for his beloved,...
Perfect Love Drives out Fear
Fear can be debilitating. Fear can paralyze. We have all faced fears in the past. Some healthy, some not so healthy. Most of us learned at an early age to "fear" the burners on the kitchen stove - that's a healthy fear. Fear of the dark, however, though real to many,...
The Bride of Christ
Paul's message in Ephesians of the Church as the glorious and victorious Bride of Christ is important for our generation. Paul develops the allegory of the marriage union between a man and woman as illustrating one of the greatest mysteries of all – Christ wed to the...
