Today’s world tells us that we need to be bold, loud and aggressive and to demand our own way to make people give us what we want. That the weak will not survive and to get what you need you have to yell and throw tantrums to get people to fear you and bow down […]
Tag Archives: love
EVERYONE HAS A YEARNING TO BE LOVED
Truth be told – if everyone was truly honest – they would tell you that they just really want to be loved by someone without condition. The challenge in life is finding someone who is able to do just that. So many people have been hurt by their father or mother (or step parent or […]
TRUE FREEDOM COMES AFTER HONESTY, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY & REPENTANCE
So many people in the world have been hurt when growing up and then later in life. We can be hurt many different ways, from one or both of our parents or step-parents, siblings, relatives, friends, people who have rejected you in relationships, teachers, ministry people, your fellow workers, sexual violations, etc. What happens when […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING THE TRUE LOVE AND FEAR OF GOD
Unfortunately most people in the world have an inaccurate viewpoint of God and how much He loves them and they also do not have a healthy godly fear and respect for Him. There are not many churches who preach a balanced message on both as most either preach an ALL love and no fear of […]
SOMETIMES LOVE JUST SAYS NO
Since I transitioned into ministry in 2015 I have seen many people in the church who believe incorrectly that to be a loving godly person that we should try to appease everyone and say yes to most everyone’s requests so as not to offend anyone (which often turn to demands if the person doesn’t get […]
The symbolism of my 3-hour Denver hike with the bull snake, 3 fish and the prairie dogs
So last night I returned to Denver from tending to the funeral of my oldest brother Keith from Indiana. I love to go for runs, walks and hikes and the weather was perfect in Denver this morning for a long run, walk and hike on a trail that I had not ventured on before. I […]
How we talk to our children later becomes their inner voice
Have you ever considered what you say to your children can haunt them the rest of their lives if you speak negative words of death over them? Conversely, if you speak positive words of encouragement and life that they will blossom like a flower that receives sunshine and water and will see blessings in their […]
Thanksgiving Peace or Strife?
With the Thanksgiving holiday season coming upon us in America, many people are looking forward to what the holiday truly represents in thanking the Lord for family, blessings and lots of food, but at the same time are dreading having to see certain relatives. The relatives who make you feel loved and produce laughter are […]
Christ is Returning for a Pure & Spotless Bride….Are You Ready?
Many people who attend church regularly today believe that if they would die that they are on their way to heaven. Most who have any type of leadership position believe they are definitely going to get into the pearly gates with no problems. But what does the Bible say? The only one who counts is […]
How do you know when you are freed from the enemy? You will feel peace, love & joy
So many Christians are tormented in their minds every day with thoughts that flood them throughout the day from the enemy. They have no idea that their thoughts are not all their own because the church fails to teach them at a level that they can truly understand. They talk about taking their thoughts captive […]