It’s not about you and me. How we feel. It’s about Jesus. It’s about losing ourselves in God. It’s about forgetting who we were and awaking to a brand new world in the Kingdom of God. It’s about the glory of God and being drowned in His great mercy a
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Alan, heard you had a teaching of this in another message? About perception. Dave Dauler
Picture this: The stage is set; the game is on! You are more than a mere spectator who is detached from the action and watching from the seeming safety of the grand-stands. You are standing on the field; in the readied position, opposite each other i
by Hope Reeder



Been reflecting on the incredible journey toward the finish line of wholeness and completeness in Jesus. If I had a dollar for the times I wanted to throw in the towel and run away; I would be a gazillion-aire! I am really glad Papa's mercy and grace
But you have been anointed by [you hold a sacred appointment from, you have been given an unction from] the Holy One, and you all know [the Truth] or you know all things. I John 2:20
But as for you, the anointing (
Road-tested-Inside and Out
Have you ever felt like you were a set of tires on an 18 wheeler? Your going down a steep mountain, with the brakes burning to keep from going over the side of the cliffs on either side of
Nurtured by Practicing Love
Practice is the only way to improve at anything. The word “practice” means “learning by repetition“. What you prioritize and practice; with repetitive action, will be mastered in time. If we take an honest, soul searching p
Through the “eyes” of our heart we can experience God-sight. This “spiritual sight” is illumined by faith,
and allows us to “know” that we are seated with Jesus in Father’s lap of love. There we are also invited with Jesus into the opportunity of cont
“At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord” – Genesis 4:26
Years ago in a partially finished room of the musty old basement of our home, I created a place where I could get away and study. One Saturday evening I pulled away to my mol
“For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9, NKJV.
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 3-5, NIV.
In solitary silence we listen with great attent
Nurtured by Unfiltered and Readied Hearts
Matt. 13:11f “The disciples came up and asked, “Why do you tell stories?” He replied, “You’ve been given insight (God-sight) into God’s Kingdom.”
(I want you to gain fresh insight—God-sight—“into” My Kingdom…I
At the beginning of the year I started thinking about how the first church did church, and how differently I and most others who’ve gone before me have done church. So, in January I asked the Holy Spirit to take away the grid I unconsciously use when
Perception: Two Realities
By: Alan Smith
- John 18:36: Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." (NIV)
Two realities; which one have
Happy Fathers Day!!! I love being your adopted Son,
In the grip of your loving grace! Ron
"Hallelujah! Sing to God a brand-new song, praise him in the company of all who love him. Let all Israel celebrate their Sovereign Creator, Zion's children exult in their King. Let them praise his name in dance: strike up the band and make great musi
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Mark 15:38 “And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.”
Recently I was finishing the book of Mark and I could see Jesus encouraging the disciples not to panic concerning his death. H
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