photo by Emerson Peters I went to church in a funk. Everything in me was screaming. “Guilty.” I had disappointed people by failing to follow through on promises. My heart was critical of another brother who I judged to be incompetent and I was judging myself a miserable Christian, at best. The worship started but consumed … Continue reading The Red Curtain
Author: Mary Ellen Wright
Monday Manna – View from Above
In August of 2012, I cried out for God's help. "I need to see from heaven today. I need Your perspective. As I look at my friends and all they are going through—I need Your thoughts." "Come sit with Me, Beloved." I see us sitting on a cloudy ledge peering over with joy filled expressions … Continue reading Monday Manna – View from Above
Fix Your Gaze on Jesus Christ – A Look at Song of Solomon 5:10-16 — What We’ve Learned
We have spent the past twelve weeks looking at this short passage describing our Bridegroom King. Each word held treasure. Some of the gems were duplicated underlining their strength and importance. We found others represented only once or twice. Today, I am bringing to light the treasure we found overall. Some points are duplicated, but … Continue reading Fix Your Gaze on Jesus Christ – A Look at Song of Solomon 5:10-16 — What We’ve Learned
Monday Manna — Letting Go of the Familiar
There was a season in 2012 where normal life fell away and I felt like I lost my bearings. At that time, I cried out to God for answers. "Father, I am not sure what is going on but feeling distanced from anything familiar. It is as if I am not going back to it … Continue reading Monday Manna — Letting Go of the Familiar
Fix Your Gaze on Jesus Christ – Part 12 – Song of Solomon 5:16
This treasure hunt in Song of Solomon 5 is quite a revelation. Let's wrap it up today with verse 16. His mouth is most sweet: yea, He is altogether lovely. This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. Song of Solomon 5:16Our first word to consider in … Continue reading Fix Your Gaze on Jesus Christ – Part 12 – Song of Solomon 5:16
Monday Manna – The Treasure of Being
Do you hear My voice. Though you often question your hearing, I am speaking to you in accents clear and still. Silence yourself and draw near—there is always more to learn, more to know, but the biggest lesson is how to BE with Me without agenda or questions—just to BE and experience My undying never-ending love. Yes, … Continue reading Monday Manna – The Treasure of Being
Fix Your Gaze on Jesus Christ – Part 11 – Song of Solomon 5:15b
Last time we unearthed the treasures from the first part of Song of Solomon 5:15 and now we will dig into the last portion. Here is the verse in total: His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: His countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. Are you ready? … Continue reading Fix Your Gaze on Jesus Christ – Part 11 – Song of Solomon 5:15b
Monday Manna – Joy in Waiting
I do not know a soul alive who enjoys waiting for something. Yet, in 2006, when we were in such a season, here is the counsel Holy Spirit gave me when I approached Him: Yes, this time is about waiting, waiting in joyful expectation for My plan to be revealed. You will receive it … Continue reading Monday Manna – Joy in Waiting
There is Only One Way – Text
I posted the You Tube link earlier. But here is the text from the teaching, if you'd rather read and study it for yourself. Jesus taught with parables to help people have a picture of what He taught. Abba presented a picture of His Son and the ministry He would bring to the world in … Continue reading There is Only One Way – Text
There is Only One Way
There are voices today saying that are many ways for salvation, many ways for righteousness. Yet, the word says, there is only one way. This is clearly displayed in the blueprints presented to Moses for the Tabernacle. Taking God's divine illustration as a focal point, I brought the following message on October 25, 2015. While … Continue reading There is Only One Way