Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called “children of God”—and that is not just what we are called, but what we are. Our heredity on the Godward side is no mere figure of speech—which explains why the world will no more recognize us than it recognized…
Month: June 2021
Our True Father
I will be a true Father to you, and you will be my beloved sons and daughters,” says the Lord Yahweh Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:18 The Passion Translation And so that we would know that we are his true children, God released the Spirit of Sonship into our hearts—moving us to cry out intimately, “My Father! My true Father!”…
More about Truth
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Proverbs 30:5 New Living Translation For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. Psalm 33:4 New Living Translation Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me.All day…
Truth About Me
My stoic German grandfather once told my mother, “I’ve made so many mistakes.” I know. Me, too. Sometimes, when I am falling asleep, thoughts of past failures and mistakes crowd my mind: Misunderstandings blown out of proportion, destroying relationships. My own unhappiness leaking out and singeing everyone around me. Hurtful “jokes.” Promises not kept. Failing…
Truth About God
(Verses from Psalm 145 The Passion Translation) 3 Lord, you are great and worthy of the highest praise! For there is no end to the discovery of the greatness that surrounds you. 8 You’re kind and tenderhearted to those who don’t deserve it and very patient with people who fail you. Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks…
Smart Phony?
One Day at a Time
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Grant me the patience with changes that take time, appreciation of all that I have, tolerance of those with different struggles, and the strength to get up and…
Good Morning, God!
I hear the Lord saying, “I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don’t make it difficult; don’t be stubborn when I take you where you’ve not been before. Don’t make me tug you and…
Remember…
Always remember you are unique. Remember who you are and whose you are. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. (Epicurus) “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. ” (Dale Carnegie) Always remember, your focus determines your reality. (George Lucas) Always remember that the future comes…
“I Have Chosen You”
Songwriter: Don Francisco (click to hear him sing this song) Like a king who hides in shadows while a thief usurps his throneYou stumbled down through all your days without direction.While the soldiers and the servants who should be at your commandAre all abandoned to surrender and defection. As the kingdom groans beneath the load,Your…