None of us enjoy being tested but testing purifies our hearts and brings our souls(our mind, will and emotions) into alignment with Jesus. While God never tempts us, He does test us. James 1:12. To be honest, I was tempted to give up loading the teaching video created a month ago. My pastor and I … Continue reading The Power of Obedience – Video Teaching
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The Power of Obedience – Part 2
This is the second part of the teaching I brought on October 22, 2017. If you missed the first part, here is the link. Let’s go on and look at Romans 8. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according … Continue reading The Power of Obedience – Part 2
God’s Love Helps the Blind See
Before I left for my next assignment to Israel, God did something radical in answer to my cries. My cry was, “Father, show me if there is anything in me holding back Mike and me in our relationship.” While Oaks of Righteousness uncovered a pile of stuff, there was another major piece God held in … Continue reading God’s Love Helps the Blind See
The Sword of His Word is Perfect for Heart Surgery
Sometimes healing requires surgery. In my case, it would require a transplant. The next six months was to be a beginning. October came and went. My job as a stock person for Penney’s was one I enjoyed, even though my body suffered. I hefted forty to fifty-pound boxes full of men’s jeans. I sorted, sized … Continue reading The Sword of His Word is Perfect for Heart Surgery
Hindsight is 20/20
From my journal: Floundering, that’s the word. It’s been two months, and I’m still floundering from the fallout. I’ve been out of church except for a few Sunday services. Every time I go, I feel waves of accusation or people encouraging me to re-activate my flesh in past patterns of service. Yet, I cannot. I … Continue reading Hindsight is 20/20