These are the attributes of God’s Kingdom— manifested in His people through His Spirit! There is also a kingdom of darkness trying to deceive us with “fears and offenses”– to hinder our progress in Righteousness! We must judge who is the source of our thoughts and emotions. When we consider whether these are from […]

  Jesus’ disciples followed Him and experienced the Power and Blessing of His earthly Presence. They were unbelievably troubled when He explained He would be sacrificed for humanity— and then return to Heaven in order to send back the Power of the Holy Spirit to work in and through each of them! It was hard […]

  It is easy to focus on what we desire in life– sometimes difficult to take into account what is in God’s heart for us to do or to be! Since He is not in our natural vision—things around us become the center of attention! Without a common desire, we and God are not “in […]

  The Bible contains an abundance of Great and Precious Promises that God has initiated for those who truly love Him! He incorporates these in His “River of Love” for us! He has caused us to be born for the unique purpose of receiving His Life of Love–and for us to share it with others! […]

  Do we as individual members of the Body of Christ in the earth– realize our calling and God’s expectation of us in these strategic present times? Are we mindful of God’s agenda–or are we occupied with finding a comfortable place to dwell–among an unrighteous generation while we wait for our heavenly abode? Why does […]

  As we live our lives–choices must be made day after day concerning the path of life we will traverse! Some people have no plan and “grab” what catches their eyes moment by moment–not considering consequences– nor the immense value of the gift of One Earthly Life that has been given to them! Others try […]

  In our time many desire to be in control of what is transpiring in different aspects of the world. Some desire to benefit others—and some want personal gain. In spite of each one’s knowledge or ambition—the Bible tells us that no one has the ability (without God) to correctly direct his or her personal […]

  Liberty is a precious Gift that many of us in the United States have been born into— we can choose when to go or come, buy or sell, work where we please, worship as we desire, speak our opinions, vote who will make our laws and much more! Since we have not known tyranny, […]

  Near the end of Jesus’ ministry on earth, He told His followers He would be put to death –but would rise again! His disciples could not fathom He would die–nor need to be resurrected! When this transpired, they sought for Him– not among the living–but among the dead! Their faith did not encompass His […]

  In Psalm 23 there are places Our Shepherd leads us depicted as restful green pastures— still waters that refresh our souls—and righteous paths! These are scenes of peace where we long to live! The mood then changes to “walking in the shadow of death”! How could this compare with the former refreshing description? The […]