Years ago I was upset with a person where I worked. Day after day there were conflicts. One morning I asked, "Lord are You allowing this to happen to reveal my own heart to me?" This was His answer: "Yes, revealing your heart and to teach you something. It is not about doing, it’s about … Continue reading Love Letters from Elohim – It’s Not About Doing, It’s About Being
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He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
For years, Psalm 3:3 has been a favorite verse. I learned it as a child in the King James Version and it's the one engraved on my heart: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. It wasn't until I began studying the Hebrew meaning … Continue reading He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
There is No One Like Our God. He is Holy – Focus 7
Holiness can be attributed to only one God. None of the other gods are holy. This is a huge subject that deserves a book or two, but let's take a look and see some of the basics. In Leviticus 19:2 God says, “Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, … Continue reading There is No One Like Our God. He is Holy – Focus 7
Truth–What is it? Focus – 6
Truth isn’t easy to find these days with all the fake news and the stands many are taking in opposition God’s word. There no longer seems to be black and white but only grey. But Truth falls in the black and white category. Things are either true or they are not. So, what is the … Continue reading Truth–What is it? Focus – 6
How God Works – Focus 5
The word 'WORKS' has a bad reputation in many circles of Christianity. Often grace is put up against it as a contender for God's best. Still, Yeshua said in His sermon on the mount: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew … Continue reading How God Works – Focus 5
The Word of the LORD is Right – Focus 4
Last week as I wrote about the power of God's word, Holy Spirit sent me to Psalm 33. As I wrote then, He stopped me on verse 4 and started speaking to me prophetically. Today we are going to take a look at the first part of that verse. For the word of the LORD … Continue reading The Word of the LORD is Right – Focus 4
Yeshua is Our Creator – Focus – 2
This is the 2nd in our Focus series. Holy Spirit is emphasizing our need to keep our eyes on Yeshua/Jesus in order to stay in step with God's plans for this new year. If we are called to focus on Him, we need to know who He is. Let's begin at the beginning. Yeshua is … Continue reading Yeshua is Our Creator – Focus – 2
Monday Manna – Choice–Overwhelmed or Joy-Filled?
Years ago, I went to the Lord with this confession: "Lord, as I look at the overview of this week and its projected activities and responsibilities, I am tempted to feel overwhelmed." Immediately He began with this prompt from Psalm 116:17 and followed with His counsel: Return to your rest O my soul. I the … Continue reading Monday Manna – Choice–Overwhelmed or Joy-Filled?
2019 — A Year to Focus on Him
I am so looking forward to this year and discover where Holy Spirit is leading. He's given me a word for 2019 -- FOCUS. When I was preparing for my second volunteer mission in Israel the conditions were foreboding. Suicide bombers were blowing up buses and restaurants and my family wasn't thrilled about me going. … Continue reading 2019 — A Year to Focus on Him
Monday Manna – Songs in the Night and Joy
Have you ever awakened with a song playing in your head? It is a common occurrence in my life. The only thing different about this morning, three years ago, is that the song wasn’t a praise song or hymn. Before I barely opened my eyes, I heard this song: ♪ Put another nickel in, In … Continue reading Monday Manna – Songs in the Night and Joy