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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

Nurtured From the Inside Out

“I can’t do a solitary thing on my own: I listen, then I decide. You can trust my decision because I’m not out to get my own way but only to carry out orders. If I were simply speaking on my own account, it would be an emp

"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

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

Our entire planet is in the throes of a harsh education on the subject of ‘Contagion’. Never before has all of humanity been subjected to a virus that levels the playing field for all at the same time. But, there is another contagion that has an even

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

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

Everything in your life is dependent upon my boundless love. Indecisive faith and wavering hope concerning my love will dilute your experience and expression of my abundant life. As a direct result your walk in my Spirit’s fire, power and giftedness

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

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

"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

Nurtured by Belonging

Most of us find it really daunting to pull back the façade or religious masks that we have gotten so used to letting others see or experience when around us. For some of us; we’ve been pretending for so long that we’re no longer

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