Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” (Isaiah 30:21 NIV) Direction Thoughts today lean towards change of seasons. Ecclesiastes 3 there is a time for everything and in time everything will be made beautiful. Here is where I always want this blog to be different. As true as Ecclesiastes shares about seasons, we need a fresh look into how we succeed in order to see the beauty God has intended. Direction we take in life determines our ability to walk in […]
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Dreams Come True As God’s Plan Unfolds
If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. (Psalm 37:24 NIV) Wishes When we wish upon a star…do our dreams really come true. There is something real sweet watching Disney’s fireworks and singing along the familiar tune. Young and old alike are empowered to believe our dreams can come true. I am certainly one to believe. I want each and everyone of our dreams to come true. Dreams The only thing- dreams do not come true wishing upon a star. […]
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Obedience Vs. Sin, Blessing Vs. Consequence
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming, You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (Colossians 3:5-8 NIV) Creation Paul’s letter to the church in Colosse could be a letter written today. The world created in six days as God rested on the seventh, was created in perfection. He called it […]
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Target? Walk Away Peacefully- God Judges Justly
“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (1 Peter 2:22,23 NIV) Target One of the hardest hits mankind takes is becoming a target for others flawed character. Not that we do not have our own flaws, yet scapegoats are found to soften another’s consciousness. As we discussed last Friday, It is God’s will for us to continue to do good, to silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. However, […]
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Perceptions Lead to Ignorant Talk: Seek Truth
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a coverup for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the King. (1 Peter 2:15-17 NIV) Ignorance Perceptions can be dangerous. Ignorance is simply defined as the lack of knowledge or information. I find perceptions to be ignorant. It’s usually false perceptions of individuals or situations that lead to foolish talk. Ouch! Writing this statement felt like popping a […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."