The Overflow

The Overflow

When my heart is consumed by His greatness and His goodness, then I can’t help but overflow outward to share His truth with others. ================== ScriptureActs 26:28-29″28 And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a...
Hearing and Understanding

Hearing and Understanding

Ezra and his team helped the people to see that the word of God was cause for great joy, not sorrow. Because of their faithfulness, the people were able to begin walking forward in God, with joy in their hearts and standing on God’s truth. ======================...
Confrontation

Confrontation

If the Holy Spirit is allowed to guide the process, then God is able to bring unity to the whole even through confrontation.=========================== Scripture Nehemiah 5:6-8″I was very angry when I heard their outcry and these words. I took counsel with...
Fighting for What?

Fighting for What?

I can’t fulfill the mission by sacrificing my primary objective–my family. =================== ScriptureNehemiah 4:14″After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be...
Expectations

Expectations

Esther built a foundation of unity, mutual accountability, and clear expectations from which to step boldly forward into the mission that God had given her.================== ScriptureEsther 4:16-17″Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on...
Enduring Love

Enduring Love

The work of Calvary is finished and complete–but I need God’s presence in my life today.================== ScripturePsalm 138:8″The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever–do not abandon the works of your...