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The longing to belong is very powerful and foundational to our sense of self. But there is an infinitely greater pull –Father’s. He is constantly seeking us out and calling our heart to his! “My son, give me your heart” (Proverbs) When we respond to

"Nurturing Words"

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so they can have life. I want them to have it in the fullest.” (Jn. 10:10, NIRV)
Nurture is not a term we often use outside of parents nurturing their children. But, oh

"I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me.” Isaiah 65:1, NIV
This was the case in the Jesus movement of the late 60s and early 70s. It was also my experience. In 1970 I set off for Toronto, Canada by

"Nurturing Words"

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so they can have life. I want them to have it in the fullest.” (Jn. 10:10, NIRV)
Nurture is not a term we often use outside of parents nurturing their children. But, oh

"I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me.” Isaiah 65:1, NIV
This was the case in the Jesus movement of the late 60s and early 70s. It was also my experience. In 1970 I set off for Toronto, Canada by

We discover His love in Him: His Love gives permission to change and supports the process. It does not wait on the sidelines until change is complete before it rejoins the relationship. Love is a willingness to share the journey and be part of the st

Do it again. Well, Jesus did it again. Did what, you ask? The simplest definition of the word "testimony" is" do it again". The other side of this word "testimony" is that we have the high honor of providing indisputable personal testament and first

The exemplary life and sacrificial death of Jesus did not change the Father’s disposition toward us. Instead; on Calvary he unveiled for all who would believe, the full rights and privileges of eternally experiencing His Father’s benevolent heart of

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

 "Now that we know what we have - Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God - let's not let it slip through our fingers." (Hebrews 4:14, Msg)
"So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has enter

"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 y

A friend shared this mind blowing, yet simple truth about God’s love. He posed the following question: do you know that God loves you as much as He loves Himself? Do you love yourself as much as God does? That simple question challenges the core of o

"I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: The main character in this drama - compared to him I'm a mere stagehand - will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the H

God is not looking for you to "DO" more for him. He is simply and passionately looking for more "OF YOU". He is looking for more of your heart. His constant passionate cry is, "My child, give me your heart." (Proverbs) "For the eyes of the Lord run t

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

Contagious: communicable by contact, catching, exciting similar emotions or conduct (i.e. your enthusiasm is contagious)

Will those I come in contact with today catch love from me? Will my presence be communicable with love? Will my loving character e

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;