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There are days when we (or moments within days) are not sure if tomorrow will be any better. Will we make it to that place in life (whether imagined, magical or real) we always hoped to arrive at? Of course, I am not suggesting that the 'real' doesn'

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

"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

The Final Word

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and

in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The

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

Up front; you need to understand, there are ‘no’ quick fixes or formulas in life. I had been told that repeatedly by people wiser and further down the path than me; but still held on to the illusion of proving them wrong. Even after walking with Jesu

In Summation
“Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. I have told you this explicitly because even though you have seen me in action, you don't really believe me. Every person the

"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

"Christ brought us together through His death on the Cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility. Christ came and preached peace to you outsiders and peace to us insiders. He treated us as equals, and so made us equals.

There are days when we (or moments within days) are not sure if tomorrow will be any better. Will we make it to that place in life (whether imagined, magical or real) we always hoped to arrive at? Of course, I am not suggesting that the 'real' doesn'

The most fundamental of all fear is our human sense of inadequacy. It caused Adam and Eve to grasp at attaining the likeness of God by eating the forbidden fruit. It does the same in us. All of the grasping at religious flesh, self-righteousness and

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

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. G. K. Chesterton

Intentional awareness of our countless blessings will always provide fuel for a wildfire of gratitude in our soul! A fitt

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. G. K. Chesterton

Here are some of the countless blessings that will always provide fuel for a wildfire of gratitude in your soul! The Jesu

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 3-5, NIV.

In solitary silence we listen with great attent

The Message (MSG) Isaiah 9:6 A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace. 6 For a chi

Live today in the Flow!

"When God lives and breathes in you (and he does, as surely as he did in Jesus), you are delivered from that dead life. With his Spirit living in you, your body will be as alive as Christ’s!" Romans 8:11, The Message.

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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

Kingdom flow is more important at this moment in His-story than ever! His Kingdom heart must beat in the “cradle of civilization”- our hearts. He is so willing to open the eyes and ears of our hearts, so that we can be immersed in the flow of his Kin