WEEK 5 – I AM LOVED (Ephesians 3:17) Israel sinned. She was the jewel of heaven, God’s own special treasure. He fought for her, He delivered her. He provided extravagantly for her. He was faithful to her. But alas, she chose to walk away, to abandon the love of God and pursue the love of less inferior beings. Her sin was egregious. God was left with only one choice –...
The Challenge Week 4 Day 5
What is your view of Father God? We often see God through our father filters. Was your natural father distant, abusive, critical, a disciplinarian? My father was 49 when I was born. He was raised in rural Mississippi and his mother passed away when he was very young. He grew up without the softening touch of a mom. He was a great provider for our family but I have no...
Healed Hearts
Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted. I know He came to save us from our sins, heal or bodies, give us new life but He also came to heal the broken hearted. (Luke 4) We all know the story of the woman with an issue of blood. After 12 years of suffering, loosing all she had, she found courage to touch Jesus’ garment and find healing. Have you ever ask,...
Traffic or Playground
God is not a buzz kill. He is not like a grumpy old man preventing everyone around Him from having fun. God wants us to be free from any chains. He wants us to dance, have fun, laugh and party. (Remember Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine at a party.) But at the same time he knows some activities are dangerous. Like a parent preventing their children from...
The Father’s Love
The bible does not have good examples of earthly fathers. Abraham sent away his son because of his wife, Isaac favored Esau, Jacob favored Joseph. David, Eli, and Samuel refused to discipline their boys. As a result we have nations birthed out of an orphan spirit. Jacob has 12 sons. He clearly favors Joseph above the other. His other 11 sons develop an orphan spirit. We all want the love...
Receive The Love
God loves you. He is patient toward you. He is jealous for you because He desires to spend time with you. He will never dishonor you. He is not easily angered or annoyed with you. He does not keep record of your wrong doings therefore He will not remind you of past transgressions. He rejoices when you walk in truth. He always protects you. He is always rooting for you....