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"It cost God plenty to get you and me out of that dead-end, empty-headed life we grew up in." Is the price Jesus paid for you and me enough? Do you feel that you need to add your (good intentioned) efforts-kind of like the “Cross of Calvary”, plus yo

May I speak frankly? There are times that I am pretty darn close to going off grid. Meaning; I would like to disappear and simply wait out my allotted time. It has been a constant choice to 'stay the course' and fulfill the 'expected end' for which I

The struggle of the centuries has been to free our souls from a narrow or jaded interpretation of God’s love for us in Jesus. He is the very essence and heart of the Father’s love message. The world is still waiting to see Jesus as He truly is; throu

The longer I walk with Jesus; my Elder Brother, Lord and Savior, the more I need strengthening from the inside out! "Out of our innermost being flows the river of life." The flow of life more abundant is always and only from the inside out. It always

Following are some words from Papa’s heart that are imperative if we are to make it through these difficult days. When received, they will strengthen you for whatever the journey has for you. All of creation is groaning for the sons and daughters of

Do you hear what I hear? Is your heart strangely warmed within you--like the men who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus right after he was raised from the dead? Or like Francis of Assisi have you heard the ‘call’ to walk away from the riches and

Be still. Can you hear it? Do you perceive what is about to happen? Do you think that all your sweat and effort will accomplish what you are really longing for? We are entering a season of shout followed by a holy hush! Be still and know that only Go

Too many of us have lived our lives suffering in a silent, shameful prison of hopeless despair. When we tried to hope--our hopes were always deferred. We were heart sick from all our seeming endless deferred hopes (Proverbs). Hope for us was more of

What mental destinations do you visit most often? Or maybe this would be an easier way for you to measure. Where does your ‘self’ talk invite you to go? Self talk captures more of our attention than we realize: conservatively, maybe forty percent. S

Are you feeling overwhelmed or downcast? Is the drama of those around you drowning out your own? Do you feel that the narrative of your life story is unfair and unheard? If you are anything like me, many voices; both good and bad are screaming for yo

Everyone likes a good mystery. Actually, there are few things like the intrigue of mystery that grabs your attention and begrudgingly holds on until there is revelation or understanding. That is really one of the main reasons I love being a child of

"See to it that no one misses the grace of God." (Hebrews 12:15, NIV) What a sobering admonition. But, it does not mean that grace is elusive or fleeting! Quite the opposite is the case--for a multitude of reasons we think we can 'do' life apart from

Minding His Minding-Letting Go

“Though being in the form of God, equality with God He did not count a prize to seize. Rather, He emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness. And found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself,

Heart Seminary

"I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer...Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can't bear fruit unless you are

Be Strengthened

Following are some words from Papa’s heart that are imperative if we are to make it through these difficult days. When received, they will strengthen you for whatever the journey has for you. All of creation is groaning for the sons an

Nurtured by Friendship

Friendship just may be the most powerful force known to the human experience. But it is also a very delicate and vulnerable pursuit. In order to cultivate; massive amounts of “friend fertilizer” will be required. Be duly advised