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Take Responsibility

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

“Is it their fault or yours?” I heard the Spirit of God essentially ask me one day.

“Mine.” Uh oh. There it was. The truth. I don’t recommend lying to God. Ever. He already knows the truth. And lying is sin. The truth will come out at the end anyway.

That day, it came out quickly. See, I started blaming the dogs for why my work day wasn’t going as I desired. Why I wa...

Swayed, Moved & Stopped

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

Keep your ears and heart open to the Lord. He spoke to His children long a...

Don’t Let This Stop You

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:13

“Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”” Mark 9:23

“Don’t let anything or anyone stop you,” the Spirit of God spoke to my heart. Why? And why am I telling you this?

Here’s why I believe He told me this. Because I have a long history as I follow the Lord of both circumstances and people trying to stop me from continuing forward as the Spirit of God leads me. And because I have a l...

The Man Who Hid His Drink

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:5-7

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk...

Closed Doors

““The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6

Just because a door closes, doesn’t necessarily mean the Lord shut the door. People talk about doors opening and closing...

Follow Me

““Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him,...

Are You a List Keeper?

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Romans 8:14

My Mom is the biggest keeper of lists I have ever known. She has a list for just about everything. As kids, my brother and I had our own lists. Not lists we kept. Lists she kept for us. Had to get our lists examined each night after dinner before we were excused from the table. How much had we accomplished? Thankf...

Voices from the Past

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” 2 Cor. 10:4-5

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27

Exhausted from my lifestyle being on the road full-time for ministry, all the ministry growth by God’s grace alone, the intensity of my work, combined wit...

Are You Neglecting This?

“Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: “How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers has given you?” Joshua 18:3

Sometimes people tell me my eyes “pop out” because of the way I wear my makeup. My eyes are always in my head, but the way I do my makeup can make them exceedingly stand out. People can see my eyes for years and never notice them. Then they do. This is what happens when the Holy Spirit brings to light something in the Bible for me. I...

Paralyzed Dog’s Cries for Mommy!

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15

Okay, so paralyzed dog Mr. Simeon doesn’t exactly cry for Mommy. He definitely doesn’t bark for Mommy. Nor really whine. Mr. Simeon talks to Mommy. Loudly. And sometimes even more loudly. Sometimes he talks so much for so long it’s a wonder he has a voice left...