Honestly: A Struggle

I feel compelled to write.  It’s ten of three in the morning.  I’m not one to talk about these kinds of things to people (usually talk only to the Lord ’bout ’em), especially in a public forum like this, but I feel like I’m supposed to; here goes!  After months, and now I’m realizing years, … Continue reading →

The Lord Answers Prayer. He REALLY Does.

I haven’t been feeling the best lately, folks.  I can’t explain it, but I’ve been feeling a high level of fatigue for weeks on end. I’ve tried different diets, more and less sleep, more and less exercise, etc. etc. and nothing seems to shake it.  It’s even begun to affect my attention during conversations and … Continue reading →

On the Importance of Theology OR Hermeneutics, Exegesis, and Other Big Words that Really Help to Obey

Reading the word of God, the Holy Bible, is EXTREMELY important in the life of a Christian.  Regardless of what movement, denomination, or local church we find ourselves, all Christians can agree on this one point.  Since the Bible is so important in the life of a believer, let me put forth a question to … Continue reading →

Purposeful Beauty

Beauty with a Purpose So, I was walking down the street today, (like many days lately, since I am currently without a vehicle) and the beauty of the white blossoms in the otherwise sterile metropolitan environment.  Then, a blurb from an old Creed song popped into my head.  Go ahead and take a moment to … Continue reading →

Cycles of Deliverance: Huh?

I have heard the phrase ‘cyclical deliverance’ in Christian circles before, and I figured it was a Biblical concept.  This morning I feel the Lord pressing on me to show how and why from the Bible itself! Father Yahweh, may these words reflect Your words, wisdom, and heart and may any that don’t not cause … Continue reading →

Church Discipline: A Blessing of the Lord – So, Where’s it At?

Father, please allow this post to be filled with your wisdom.  Anything that doesn’t reflect Your heart or Your wisdom, please may it fall dead to the ground.  In Your precious Son’s name: amen. Today is a collection of some of the things I’ve been reading / thinking about.  May it bless you in some … Continue reading →

Even Sickness as a Blessing

I know some word-of-faith-er’s might not like what I just wrote, but I swear it’s true!!  If you’re offended, please keep on reading and hopefully we can undo that as quickly as we just gone on and dun it!   Father Yahweh, please fill me with Your wisdom, Your words, and Your ways only. May … Continue reading →

Thoughts on the ‘Modern Church’: Priests and Perfection

This started as an e-mail to a friend this morning, and grew to immense proportions – The Spirit of the Lord has a way of doing that to me! Papa Yahweh, may this post be filled with Your wisdom only, and may any of my momentary conclusions only serve to bring us closer to Your … Continue reading →

‘Backslidden’ – Hwat’s Athat?

Today, I’m feeling unda tha unction to write about what it means to be ‘lukewarm’.  Why would God spit us out of His mouth? Father God, please show us what it means to walk in love as you walked in love when You sent Your only begotten Son, Jesus of Nazareth for us: to live … Continue reading →

Busting Out of the Wilderness:

Lord, may these words bring encouragement to your servants, especially the one whose writing this!  May your wisdom outshine the sun and drown out all the darkness in your children’s lives.  We thank you Father, in the name of Jesus Christ: Amen. ——————– So I’ve been owning something in my life lately.  I’ve been in … Continue reading →