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“Some seeds need fire to germinate”
Back in May, we were in South Carolina and visited Caesars Head State Park. As we took the winding, twisting road up into the mountains, we were struck by the still very evident damage from Hurricane Helene along with the recent wildfires in the area. We took in the surrounding landscapes in awe, wonder, and… Continue reading
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Some Spirits Behind “Church Hurt”
A Spirit of Offense and A Religious Spirit Working Together “Church Hurt” = Church-People Hurt Being hurt in church is a real thing, and it’s likely more common than we know or care to admit. But, what many call “church hurt” is actually people hurt. We’ve heard the phrase, “Hurt people hurt people,” which is… Continue reading
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“Follow Me”
Matthew 9:9 I am reading the Gospel According to Matthew right now, and I questioned something I noticed for the first time today and not in my prior readings of it. In Chapter 9, verse 9, Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him: As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting… Continue reading
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An Open Letter
There’s a viral situation playing out online and all over social media right now. Exposure followed by mockery and memes of said exposure. I am human and understand mocking someone’s foolishness. Being transparent, it was my first inclination, too. Then conviction hit. I am human, but I am a Christian first and foremost. I am… Continue reading
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To The Sent Ones – Arise and Prepare the Way of the Lord!
Months ago, the Lord woke me up at 1:57 am for several nights in a row. He led me to this verse: Now Elizabeth’s full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son. ~Luke 1:57 NKJV This verse refers to the birth of Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. Prophetically, even… Continue reading
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The Davids Are Arising
The Church is in a long war of sorts right now. Houses built by Saul are being exposed and weakened. Houses built by David are being exposed and strengthened. (II Samuel 3:1 NKJV) This war is a call to the Body back to its first love, back to the heart of the Father (Revelation 2:4).… Continue reading
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Rest in the Nest
Exodus 14:14 NIV – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.” There is a trail near our house that I have walked for many years now. I was nearing the end of my walk on a particular day, feeling great, accomplished, satisfied, and at peace. I enjoyed the sunrise, the deer,… Continue reading
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Great Expectations in Our Good Father
Psalm 62:5 “Great Expectations” is a 1930’s novel by Charles Dickens about an orphan named Pip who is coming of age and has all these great expectations – hopes, dreams, aspirations – about his life and the people in it. As an orphan with a very modest upbringing, his expectations were of love, wealth, education,… Continue reading
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Making the Unknown God Known
A consequence of religion is not knowing the one true living God as Father. This is because religion causes us to focus on rules, rites, and rituals rather than who God is and who He is meant to be to us. In turn, we may blame religion for being boring, unfulfilling, uninspiring. Consequently, we may… Continue reading