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Perverted Gifts

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

Dictionary.com says one definition of the verb pervert is “to turn away from what is right.” Also, “to turn to an improper use; misapply.” Perverted includes in its definition, “turned from what is right; wicked; misguided; distorted.” Let me be frank. The Lord has gifted me in writing, I have been writing fervently on and off since I was a little girl, and for years the gift the Lord gave me w...

Will You Sacrifice THIS?

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1

“And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Cor. 5:15

“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.” Mark 8:35

Is there something the Lord has been tel...

Thank You Jesus!

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thess. 5:18

“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His n...

Be Patient

“Love suffers long and is kind;…” 1 Cor. 13:4 NKJV

“Love is patient and kind;…”  1 Cor. 13:4 ESV

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Gal. 5:22-23

“Be patient,” the Holy Spirit spoke to me. “This is the message I’m giving you for today.”

I seek the Lord daily, often, but in the morning I seek Him sometimes to see if He has a message for me for that particular day. A scripture...

I’m Teaching You Mercy / Paralyzed Dog

“Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.” Mt. 5:7

“He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8

“I’m teaching you mercy,” the Spirit of God spoke to me as clear as day.

Now wait a minute. God’s lessons are as simple as our reading the Bible and easily simply straightforwardly doing what He tells us, right? His Spirit teaches us His Word, His Spirit conforms us to Himsel...

When It’s Not God’s Will

“There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12

“If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? For they indee...

You’re Being Watched

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:1-2

I’m being watched. My ex-husband contacted me one day to tell me he was inspired by my devotedness to Christ. By my willingness to forsake all for Jes...

My New Destination

“and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.”

New destinations.  I have just arrived at one. Yesterday. After a 7.5-hour drive. To a place I have never been. A place where I know nobody. In the holiday season. The season in which people try to be around families. And friends. And the familiar. The comfortable. The cozy.

But instead I’m at a new destination. Maybe you think I’m here all by myself. I’m not. I’m her...

HELP FOR LARA MINISTRY REQUEST / HOTELS

The Lord much of the time while I’m out on the road full-time for Him and my ministry work has me stay in hotels for multiple reasons including the fact He gives me countless ministry opportunities right on the properties of the hotels! Then He uses the hotels to provide for me a place to write the Gospel tracts, devotionals, and books. And a place to use the phone and Internet to minister to people near and far. He also uses the hotels as a central location from which I can go out and do my...

Woman with the Hat

“Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; an...