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February 19, 2016
Life in Color
Life in Color
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” 1 Peter 2:9
When I was hurrying one morning to get dressed excited to get started with the numerous responsibilities I had to look forward to that day, having already spent several hours getting the 15 mostly special needs and senior rescued dogs ready for a new day, I grabbed quickly...
February 17, 2016
WHY God?
WHY GOD?
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Why was I sexually abused as a child? Why did I get kicked out of my beloved family as an adult as a result of talking about it? Why did I have post-traumatic stress disorder, multiple addictions, self-mutilate, have suicidal thoughts for years, and for decades spend most of my time lost, broken, and running from one couns...
February 16, 2016
Tiny Disabled Dog with Cancer Walks by Faith
Tiny Disabled Dog with Cancer Walks by Faith
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)” 2 Corinthians 5:17
There is nothing in the world like watching a 14-year-old severely disabled 9-pound dog with cancer cross her tiny deformed front feet over step by step as quickly as she can, climbing over little obstacles, to go at “full speed” where she wants to go. Once named Miracle, now called Little Miss Miracles, she has received miracle after miracle since she was rescued from living in a car seat...
February 15, 2016
Death Sentence
Death Sentence
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23
If you think the executioner’s chair is the ultimate death sentence, think again. If you think those on death row are the greatest sinners, think again. If you think the people in greatest bondage are those who will take every remaining breath behind bars on death row whether for days or decades, think again. Whether or not you believe in the death penalty, your belie...
February 13, 2016
TRUE LOVE
True Love
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” Deut. 6:4-7
“What do you want me to tell your people?” I asked...
the Pharisee & the Publican: A Life Lesson
The Pharisee and the Publican: A Life Lesson
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing...
February 12, 2016
Spiritual Debridement
Spiritual Debridement
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 /// “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:3-4 underlinin...
February 11, 2016
Riches without the Reign
Riches without the Reign
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
Can you picture it? We’re invited to move into a royal palace, to move into a glorious castle, to partake of endless riches, abundant living, sumptuous meals, servants galore, luxury to no end, views from the massive bay windows unimaginable, wealth beyond imagination, to live in a kingdom in which there is a never-ending supply of blessings unfath...
February 10, 2016
A Deeper Look at Humility
A Deeper Look at Humility
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath...
February 9, 2016
What Are You Asking God For?
What Are You Asking God For?
“…the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee…Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.” 1 Kings 3:5-10
Long ago, King Solomon heard God in a dream ask him what he wanted. Can you imagine? God telling you that you can ask Him for...
