John 10:1-18 was the reading in my devotional today. Before I started, I asked Holy Spirit to stop me, highlight to me, what He wanted me to focus on. Then, I started reading. John 10:1-18 NKJV “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up … Continue reading The Blessing to Know and Be Known
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Come, Follow Me
In my time with the Lord this morning, He shared the following with me. I asked Him, "What is on Your heart?" And, "How can we enter into deeper intimacy with You?" This was His answer: "Move forward in My will. Watch doors open and doors shut, clearing the way for My will to be … Continue reading Come, Follow Me
It’s Time to Turn – A Word from the LORD
Yesterday morning as soon as I sat down to be with the Lord, this song came to mind. Our Acapella choir sang this in high school (1962). It is right out of 2 Samuel 23:3b-4, KJV. He that ruleth over men must be JUST, ruling in the fear of God.And he shall be as the … Continue reading It’s Time to Turn – A Word from the LORD
A Message from Our King
Good morning, Friends. As I was in worship this morning, I paused to ask Abba if there was anything He wanted me to know or pray this morning. Immediately, I heard, “Judges 34.” Well, if you are familiar with the Bible, you know that Judges does not have 34 chapters. So, I asked again. Then … Continue reading A Message from Our King
The Narrow Way
“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 We want to believe that it … Continue reading The Narrow Way
What Do You Value? Part 3 – Do Not Worry
As we finish out chapter 6 today, Jesus speaks to the crowd about worry compared to life in the Kingdom. In Kingdom life, worrying about material things is dishonoring to God and is a sin. To be fearful about the supply of future needs is to be guilty of unbelief. It calls into question the … Continue reading What Do You Value? Part 3 – Do Not Worry
The Word Testimonies is More Than You Think
I was brought up in a church where every Wednesday evening there was a Prayer and Testimony service. People would stand and tell how God had blessed them that week. And when my husband worked for the Sheriff's department, one of his assignments was to be a bailiff at the courthouse. He daily stood in … Continue reading The Word Testimonies is More Than You Think
God Speaks – Be Still
As I sat with the Lord this morning, praying for our nation and all the upheaval taking place, I heard this scripture: Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with you; The God of Jacob … Continue reading God Speaks – Be Still
Are You Abiding? Psalm 91:1b
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide…” Psalm 91:1b When I hear the word Abide, I remember a hymn we used to sing in church when I was a child. “Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and … Continue reading Are You Abiding? Psalm 91:1b
Confessions of a Recovering Christian Workaholic
When God gives you an amazing gift, it's often easy to grab the gift with excitement and start running to share it. And what is even more of a blessing is to watch others also receive your gift with joy. Soon, if you are like me, you create a pattern of giving. You know it … Continue reading Confessions of a Recovering Christian Workaholic
Hear God's Heart 