And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and…
Read moreAnd He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:21 Jesus said these words to His followers, bringing their attention to the fulfillment of the vision, promise and prophecy of His coming. I share that verse now because on Saturday a vision,…
Read moreHave you ever had those days when you have to give yourself a motivational talk? Everything around you may look not so great but you tell yourself; “It’s going to get better.” “I can do this!” “Today is going to be a great day!” In other words, you had to…
Read moreMy husband often shares how he finally accepted the call to ministry. For so long he ignored the Voice that kept speaking –tugging– nudging his heart. Finally one day in prayer, as a wrestling match was going on inside his heart, God spoke with the soft voice of the Holy…
Read moreThe morning sun gently rises from behind the shadow of Mount LeConte each morning casting its golden orange rays across the ridge tops of the neighboring summits. It peeks through the curtains, and I’m awakened by it’s warm kiss upon my face. My heart quietly speaks, “Thank You, Lord, for blessing…
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