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Passionate Pursuit
"So I got up, went out and roved the city, hunting through streets and down alleys. I wanted my lover in the worst way! I looked high and low, and didn't find him. And then the night watchmen found me as they patrolled the darkened

Our hope is certain. It is something for the soul to hold on to. It is strong and secure. It goes all the way into the Most Holy Room behind the curtain. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behi

There is No Plan “B”
"Still, it's what God had in mind all along, to crush him with pain. The plan was that he gives himself as an offering for sin so that he'd see life come from it--life, life, and more life. And God's plan will deeply prosper throu

Shame and regret are twin toxic enemies. Our soul and spirit will not flourish believing their insidious lies. They have been two of my nemesis. Their 'damning' tentacles reach deep into the core of our being. Their dark message: you will never measu

The disciples came up and asked, “Why do you tell stories?” He replied, “You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn’t been given to them.

Whenever someone has a ready heart f

"So I got up, went out and roved the city, hunting through streets and down alleys. I wanted my lover in the worst way! I looked high and low, and didn't find him. And then the night watchmen found me as they patrolled the darkened city. 'Have you se

Brennan Manning loved to refer to the Gospel as the Ragamuffin Gospel. I always liked that! Why? I didn’t come to Jesus with any piety or with the veil of religious performance. I was completely surprised when I encountered Jesus. He was totally othe

Faith’s Love Journey-Ron Ross Health Testimony

I share this with the compassionate awareness that I have zero struggles compared to most of the rest of the world. Yet, all our stories and testimonies are important for each other to share…

And for the s

Father, what do you desire for me to hear from you today? My child, read Song of Songs 8:7-8.

“Love is invincible facing danger and death. Passion laughs at the terrors of hell. The fire of love stops at nothing—it sweeps everything before it. Flood w

"How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He's the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us into places of high blessing in him.

Long before he laid earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to b

Minding the Kingdom

"Think about things that are pure and lovely, think about things that are right and true. Dwell on the fine good things in others and think about all you can praise God for. And be glad about it and sing to The Lord. And be glad ab

"Still, it's what God had in mind all along, to crush him with pain. The plan was that he gives himself as an offering for sin so that he'd see life come from it--life, life, and more life. And God's plan will deeply prosper through him. Out of that

Wow! Where do I begin? So much has happened since our last update. The one constant in our journey is that our personal lives, marriage, family, vision, friendships’, community life and ministry continue to be shaped by the love of God. And, I am hap

“In Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is

Nurtured toward Home

Ever felt like a wandering exile? Maybe you haven’t been exiled geographically; but, emotionally, relationally or spiritually. Even some of our own attempts at fitting in have walled us out. We tend to build inner fortresses and