Same Person, No Pain? Ashamed Person, Of Scars?

The Cross never stopped Jesus from being who He was. It was wicked, vile, evil, horrid, and an absolute demonstration of darkness. However, it did not stop Jesus from being Healer, Keeper, Redeemer, Savior, Master, Rabbi, Friend, Brother, and everything else that He was (1). If anything, it confirmed who He was (2). Hana Houfani … Continue reading Same Person, No Pain? Ashamed Person, Of Scars? →

Christ: Genie in a Bottle, Slot Machine, or Savior?

There are many that have faith in Jesus. There are many that believe in Jesus across the globe - many tongues, many nations, and many cultures. There are people that believe in Jesus beyond political systems, ethnicity, cultures, and financial status. What are they believing Him for? Western thought is intensely intertwined and mingled with … Continue reading Christ: Genie in a Bottle, Slot Machine, or Savior? →

Process of growth. Going through the “through”.

The wheat and the tares have to grow together (1). They have to grow side-by-side until harvest. Our lives will produce moments of harvest and it will produce unprofitable, unwanted, and unfit desires, habits, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. While we may want to, we cannot abruptly rip out all that is unworthy and hated. We … Continue reading Process of growth. Going through the “through”. →

Good Shepherd. Green Pastures. Still Waters.

What we must remember and know is the old Sunday School speech and passage of scripture many across the world have learned. The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. It can be difficult to see green pastures and … Continue reading Good Shepherd. Green Pastures. Still Waters. →

Functioning as if gifts and abilities will cover untamed passions.

Sampson functioned as if his gifts and abilities would cover his untamed passions. Yet, his untamed passions limited him to successful moments verses a successful life. Live for the life, not the moment (1). Sampson was dedicated to the service of the Lord from his birth and this dedication came with gifts and responsibilities. All … Continue reading Functioning as if gifts and abilities will cover untamed passions. →

Don’t confuse energy with Fire.

Baal's ministers had a banging, lively, and energetic worship service with many at the altar. Elijah had a watered down worship service. Don't confuse energy with Fire (1). Every week millions of houses of worship across the globe engage in praise and worship services on varying days. Some will engage in varying traditional Byzantine and … Continue reading Don’t confuse energy with Fire. →

Lines In the Sand While Considering Others

Often times in our walk with the Lord, much of our thoughts are about how the Lord will work in our lives as believers. Our prayers, reflections, devotions, and biblical studies are focused on how the Lord will bless, endow, empower, and opportune us, as believers. In a conversation between Daniel and the lead guard, … Continue reading Lines In the Sand While Considering Others →