John 2, NCV The Wedding at Cana Two days later there was a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his followers were also invited to the wedding. When all the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” Jesus answered, “DearContinueContinue reading “A Chapter a Day: John 2”
Tag Archives: Obedience
“Your blessing is going to suck!”
I used to see my preparation and readiness as blessings. Now I see that all I ever really needed was (and will ever need is) a willingness to move when God’s Spirit tells me to do so. {Follow the link to read the full post.}
Song & Verse: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS by Israel & New Breed
This song was suggested to me by a reader after she read What really matters in the end…. Thank you, Shantee, for giving me a song to sing. 🙂 Nothing Else Matters Lyrics Songwriters: Isreal Houghton, Meleasa Houghton So many pressures in life So many reasons to throw in the towel When I feel like I’mContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS by Israel & New Breed”
An oxymoron in teaching about sin: “Love the sinner, hate the sin.”
A heart that loves God completely has no room for hate of any kind. Jesus instructs us to love everyone as we love ourselves. We are to love people (patiently treat them with gentleness, kindness, mercy and grace)– yes, even those consumed in their sin – and pray for them. That’s it.
Poem: WHERE IS YOUR HOSPITALITY? by LaShawnda Jones
[A rebuke from the Lord] Where is your hospitality? What happened to your love? Your charity? Your kindness? Why are you growing weary? Did I not promise to keep you?Refresh you? Restore you?Are you not certain that you will overcome your current trials? Have you noticed how hardhearted you’ve become? Why did you allow thatContinueContinue reading “Poem: WHERE IS YOUR HOSPITALITY? by LaShawnda Jones”
Acknowledging my own guilt
Today, I was confronted by a sister in Christ who had a beef with me regarding my availability a couple of weekends ago. The first week of January, during Tuesday evening service, she invited herself to my home that coming Saturday. She wanted to hang out and watch movies. I shared with her that IContinueContinue reading “Acknowledging my own guilt”
Try showing up.
The most empowering and spiritually edifying moments, during this same period, are those times when I showed up for myself. Those moments when God instructed me to do something — usually something that seemed outrageous to me and perhaps appeared crazy to the world — and I took Him at His word and did as I was told. Those moments have provided me with the most profound LIFE lessons of all.
Sermon: THE DANGER OF A GOOD SERMON
GET UP AND GO! Celebrate the sacrifice as if we’re expecting to go someplace. Every now and again we have to address life as if tomorrow is not good enough. Next week is not good enough. God is doing something wonderful TODAY!
Pillar of salt or Salt of the Earth?
Lot reached the village just as the sun was rising over the horizon. Then the Lord rained down fire and burning sulfur from the sky on Sodom and Gomorrah. He utterly destroyed them, along with the other cities and villages of the plain, wiping out all the people and every bit of vegetation. But Lot’sContinueContinue reading “Pillar of salt or Salt of the Earth?”
Getting Over Yourself to Perform God’s Will for Your Life
Every time I become aware that there is a lapse in my total and complete surrender to God, I verbally reaffirm my desire for Him to use me according to His will. If you haven’t told Him lately how much you love Him, offer yourself fully to Him now and experience His warm embrace.
Harvest Life 