Just as there were many who were appalled at him- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred human likeness- so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand. (Isaiah 52:14,15 NIV) Beauty Beauty in the eye of the beholder, often one’s theory. Christmas season upon us, with thoughts of all Jesus sacrificed. Only Jesus’s body became so disfigured, marred from human likeness, to become a beautiful image in our […]
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Experiences Vary Depending Trusted Source
So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6 NIV) Experiences Forward Friday! Moving closer to Christmas! I sensed this season would be different from past experiences. Never would I have thought my decorations would still be in storage. However, not stressing and honestly- enjoying this season more. Yes, presents have been purchased. We’ve decided as a family, it’s more fun to open presents than entertain Santa gifts. Goodbye Santa…you’ll always be a fun memory. Daunting Creating experiences is […]
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Fruit: Recognizing Good Trees Vs. Bad Trees
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. (Matthew 12:33 NIV) Knowledge Nature experts hold knowledge on characteristics of trees. Not all trees produce edible fruit. Some even contain poison. If we had to survive in nature only, it would be pertinent information to know. Thankfully, guides are available to help those eager without much knowledge. In the same way, I want to help be a guide for spiritual journeys. Fruit Standing at bottom of a mountain looks overwhelming […]
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Childlike Faith: Inner Anticipation, Innocence
“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10:15, 16 NIV) Childlike Nothing speaks childlike faith like thoughts towards Christmas. I will soon be 45 with same inner anticipation for sparkling Christmas trees that I did four decades ago. I remember slipping back into our front room- you know, the one where nothing is to be touched. Mesmerized by blinking lights creating an extraordinary experience. Do you marvel staring at […]
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Reactions: Attitudes of Heart, Reflecting Minds
He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God’s sight.” (Luke 16:15 NIV) Minds Entitlement seems to permeate many mindsets. Not just in economics, entitlements reach into every avenue in life. What are we to do with these attitudes? We have two choices: 1)Respond with a worldly attitude 2) Respond with Christ’s attitude. Option one will get us no where fast. Option two takes a great amount of discipline. Maybe…a third option- working towards God pleasing reactions, may […]
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."