My Dad had a saying that always makes me smile when I remember it: Everyone puts their pants on the same, one leg at a time! Everyone means all……no one is excluded. As human beings we all are really the same in nature. All you have to do is room with someone and those basic … More YES……..EVERYONE.
IF you think about it, GOD’S economy is an upside down economy. The world tells us to be one way, while the GOSPEL according to JESUS tells us to live quite another way. And right now it seems like our society embraces what is bad, and rewards evil and hate. Let us instead, live like … More LIVING IN GOD’S PARADOX
Sometimes I think the Holy Spirit gets forgotten when we speak of the Trinity…….the Trinity is the FATHER, the SON and the HOLY SPIRIT. When JESUS left this earth, HE did so, to leave with us a Helper and that is the HOLY SPIRIT. When the Spirit resides within us, we have that Holy Barometer, … More A HOLY BAROMETER
In another month the summer heat will be upon us here in Arizona. I will admit my blood is thinning out so really anything above 110 starts to feel hot to me. Someone asked me once what 120 feels like…….stick your head into an oven and that is it! My question right now is this……are … More FEELING THE HEAT
You cannot live here in Arizona and not notice the continuous thread of GOD’S glory. It is there in the early morning, evenings and on any walk, hike or trip nearby. We have an area here called Saguaro Lake and it is called the jewel of Arizona. I found it by taking a drive one … More THE THREAD OF HIS GLORY!
BECAUSE OF ONE HURRICANE AFTER ANOTHER YOU HAVE TO WONDER……… How many hands reached across the miles and how many hands were lifted in prayer? How many prayers were said over homes, and doors and windows? What kind of prayers were said for families, friends and neighbors? So many prayers and folded hands lifted high…….all … More CROSSBEAM
If you think about it, our on the job training as a Christian is an experience in development of our spiritual gifts, as well as our character and integrity. When we are touched by the Holy Spirit and our eyes are opened to our sin condition, there is something deep within us that gives us … More ON THE JOB TRAINING
There are times when I feel out of step with GOD, but HE never fails to give me just enough light for the step I am on. There are times when I am uncertain which way to turn and when that happens I take stock to make sure I am being obedient to HIS word. … More ENOUGH LIGHT FOR THE STEP I AM ON
If you think on it…….GOD is our Author and our Editor of our lives. HIS story, is also our story and if you make the decision to make HIM the LORD of your life, you know that HIS pen and paper create all things beautiful and redeemed. Is HE the LORD of your life? Is … More GOD IS OUR AUTHOR AND OUR EDITOR
BECAUSE GOD IS……..CAN WE ACCEPT ALL THINGS FROM HIS HAND, THE GOOD AND THE BAD? I often wonder, how do I see the pain around me and in the world and still…….thank HIM? Paul said to give thanks in all things, not just when we feel like it or remember to. And I’ll admit I am … More GOD’S GRACE AND OUR RESPONSE
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