A Phone Line From God
Philippians 4:8 instructs me to take on thoughts that are true and noble, excellent and praiseworthy, lovely …
read moreAre You Thinking What I’m Thinking?
The Omniscient God of Wisdom reminds me in Isaiah 55:8-9, His ways and thoughts are significantly more efficient than mine…
read moreSweep Baby, Sweep
To get rid of wrong thoughts like the Polar Bears discussed earlier on this blog, I replace them. Scripture says when I have an unwelcome house guest or an ungodly useless idea, and I sweep my house clean…
read moreDon’t Think About a Polar Bear
A professor engaged a group of college students in an experiment, and instructed them, “Think about a polar bear and every time you do, hit the bell.”
read moreIntroducing the Cast
God instructs me to cast all my care upon Him, all my worry, thoughts and passions, because He cares for me (1 Peter 5:7}.
read moreUp in Arms
The altar call came and a young lady came forward for prayer. The prayer team was called up. My friend Lisa went up to the young lady and, after listening to her with God’s Spirit for a bit…
read moreDance, Dance Baby
At a church youth group dance during my first youth director gig, the Soul Train lines formed, guys in one line, girls in the other. We paired up one couple at a time and danced down the middle. I knew I couldn’t dance, but I tried my hardest to be cool when my turn came…
read moreNo Post Boxes Needed
Kent Staples continues his series on worship by asking if we are too afraid of God to speak to him directly in our praise. Staples advises that we stop sending our messages to Him and recognize He is present and send our praises to “You” because God is always right beside us.
read moreSticky Notes and the Holy Spirit
Where is it I come in contact with God? I look towards the Bible–where’s my burning bush, my wilderness, my “away from the crowds”?
read morePermission To Step Out Of Your Routines
Occasionally, teachers, as well as others in stressful jobs, take what we call a mental health day…
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