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Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. (Acts 2:14 NIV) Speech Today as we recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. standing firm in purpose and delivering an anointed speech, my mind goes to another well known speech. Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost. A crowd gathered bewildered from hearing a sound like the blowing of a violent wind. Power Something about stormy weather causes individuals to look outside with amazement. Imagine each one […]

This God- his way is perfect, the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. (Psalm 18:30 ESV) Perfect This one true God, King of Kings- The Lord Almighty. All scripture is God- breathed. God’s way is perfect. So why is imperfection chosen by so many? How do I know this? If we all were aligned to God’s perfect way, we would function in perfect harmony. There would be perfect harmony in our homes, churches, careers, and 50 states working towards unity. Seeking I was thinking earlier about my care-free […]

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Race No truer words than to say- I doubt you’ll ever see me running in a race. Not in the physical sense, spiritually fulfilling God’s purpose is my kind of race. What happens during a spiritual race? We build spiritual muscles more for cross country training, taking on longer distance. We do want to win this race. Losing Losing is not an option for many. Yet, we see more people crossing […]

Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. (Proverbs 19:2 ESV) Forward Friday! Forward Friday! Moving forward cross-checking desire. I can sing along with Michael W. Smith…this is my desire, to honor you- Lord, with all my heart, I worship you-all that is within me, I give you praise… Then I turn right around and allow food to become a false god in my life. It may not be food for you, it’s whatever takes priority over desire for God. Devastation Lord, we need you. As I write, it’s raining again. Our […]

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 ESV) Mantra Let this verse be our mantra. Relevant for today- rehearse until we live this verse daily. When someone says something can’t be done- It’s like I leap across tall buildings and provide a plan to make it happen. This is fire that burns within me- might just be the gift of God being fanned. I love turning impossible into possible. Believe Not that I can take full credit- it’s not me. It’s the power of the Holy Spirit that I seek empowering this gift within me. […]

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. (John 12:46 NIV) Darkness How is Satan trying to keep you or someone you know bound? Satan likes to play harsh. He spins a large sticky web catching all victims he can. Many situations overwhelming that blind, unknowingly about to be trapped. A web of deceit designed by Satan. One step in and we could be stuck, wrapped in darkness. Just like an insect caught in a spider’s web. The sole purpose capturing an insect is to be devoured by the […]

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God: and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (1 John 3:1 ESV) Love When all through the house no creatures were stirring not even a mouse. What will appear to my wondering eyes.. a new puppy in the Hurley home! Yes, today we welcome Dasher “Dash” into our home. He is a miniature Australian Shepherd. Isn’t it amazing how much joy out weighs hassles involved in lavishing love on […]

“Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away? Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord.” (Jeremiah 23:23,24 ESV) Christmas As we begin Christmas week…we can spend time talking bubbly holiday cheer, however, my heart is aching today for individuals hurting and hiding pain. May our eyes be opened to these individuals- someone in need of a Christmas miracle, offering hope. If we are willing to look, Jesus is willing to guide our actions. […]

Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have enough room for the books that would be written. (John 21:25 NIV) Christmas In all my thoughts this Christmas season- pondering, wonder, and might keep penetrating my heart. The amazement of God sending Jesus into this world through a virgin birth. To be the Messiah- Savior of mankind, setting forth true Heaven on earth examples. Examples How often do we follow Jesus’s examples? Consider thinking…not enough space in this world for books John could have […]