Cultivating an Attitude That Welcomes God

“…but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at My word.” –  Isaiah 66:2 (KJV) God is not…

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The Heart Behind the Work

“…man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) In ministry, it’s easy to believe that gifting, eloquence, or skill is…

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Tested by Fire, Strengthened by Faith, Refined for Purpose

“The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts.” Spiritually, “fire” often looks like trials, disappointments, delays, or seasons we never asked…

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Faith Dares You to Try What Fear Won’t

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) In Matthew 14:22-33, when…

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When Activity Replaces Intimacy

“But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to Him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone?…” — Luke 10:40…

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Sitting at Jesus’s Feet: Where the Soul Learns to Be Still

“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a…

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Cultivating Joy: The Radical Invitation – Part 2

“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” – John 15:11 (KJV) Jesus spoke the above words…

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Cultivating Joy: The Radical Invitation – Part 1

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” – James 1:2 (KJV) The phrase “count it all joy” is a radical invitation. James doesn’t say to…

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