Speak Amen

The fact that it’s not the same without Mom and Joe has been a source of on-going grief and loss. Finally, God broke through, and I realized expecting life or even wanting life not to change is unreasonable. Of course, at one level I knew that everything changed, but at a deeper level, I didn’t…

A few years ago, while looking at the Beatitudes, I recognized that I was fighting the place of blessing – again and again! In the last few months, I’ve listened to Matt Chandler’s teaching on the Beatitudes, and it caused me to think on this again. I have drawn from him in the descriptions below.…

It’s Worth the Price We need to be in the Word because the gospel is the power of God for our salvation – and it’s meant to be a full redemption. He’s knocking.  We need to let Him in – not try harder – which is what I have tried many times.  I saw I…

What are the blessings?  What are we called to?             Eph. 2:10 He has prepared good works for me to do.                          We are still called to be fruitful and multiply.  It’s still what we need to be fulfilled.  We need to be filled full of Him to accomplish it.             Phil. 3:8-9 – Knowing…

What holds us back?   Fear             Crazy Love – Chan – When we sacrifice, give and even suffer, we can rejoice because we know God rewards.  We are always recipients of his great and manifold gifts.  Not the givers – never the givers.   We do not yet see how much we are loved.  We are…

Free or costly? Yes. It’s all through scripture. In Luke 14:28 – We are advised to count the cost. Matt. 13:44-46  – The hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Luke 18:22 – Rich Young Ruler – not willing to pay the price. Luke 14:33 – So likewise whoever of you does not forsake…

I watched an interview with Tim Keller on YouTube, and in his struggle with terminal cancer, he helped me see God’s goal for this time of weakness and profound fatigue I’m going through. He too is seeking God for his purpose in his time of limited energy and limited time. He said God game him…