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
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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
Alan, as always feel free to edit and comment.
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
“May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ be yours.” 1 Cor. 1:3, The Message
Everything and I do mean everything has its beginning in the incredible gifts and benefits of our benefactors; God our Fathe
Do you remember how exciting it was as a child on Christmas
Eve? You could hardly go to sleep; much less wait until morning. For me, the
anticipation built for weeks. It was the future hope and certainty that Santa
would come that seemed to propel me in
Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord.
We're losing it! The joy of singing unto the Lord! When is the last time we sang His praises during the day, or he
Nurtured by our Daily Return to Mercy
Disparaging…pained, withering, reproachful, weary. Do any of these words provide insight into the present state of your heart, core identity, emotional condition or inner man? So many are fighting a fierce battle;
The Path of Life
By: Alan Smith
Ps 16:11: You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. (NIV)
The path of life: there is so much revelation here! It means that li
Nurtured by Redemption
“So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has entered the greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world. With his
Nurturing Words
Let’s consider a few of the meanings of the word “nurture”…
“Nurture”
…to support by way of encouragement, (as one does for another during a period of training or development) ensuring its success
…to coach what is the fore seen in anothe
A MEANINGFUL CALL TO GOD'S WOMEN
by Joni Ames
Dear Friends,
Just woke up from a dream that I feel was a meaningful call to God's women.
In the dream, I met a couple
Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
This echoes Isiah 48:6 "hidden things which you have not known."
Each morning, I ask God for one specific thing that He would have me do for
Ok. Get serious time. The weeping of the Holy Spirit (deep intercession) has come upon me yesterday & today. If this has been happening to you - don't take it personally! Something is up. Let's pray in the Spirit, for as we do, we (1) P
Nurturing Faith
"By entering through FAITH into what God has always wanted to do for us---set us right with Him, make us fit for Him---we have it all toge |
“They are no more defined by the world, than I am defined by the world. Make them Holy---consecrated---with the truth; Your Word is consecrating truth. In the same way that You gave Me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world. I am
Nurtured by Re-setting Our Default Heart Drive
‘Open our eyes, to see the things that make your heart cry. To be the church that you would desire-Your light to be seen. Break down our pride and the walls we’ve built up inside.’ With Everything, words
"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." Matt. 6:34 The Message
Living in the moment,
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