Atrocity, after atrocity. Hamas attacks. Young men murder strangers because old men hate other old men. Where is the border? People divorce others they claimed to love for years. Abortion. There is never enough. Another cancer victim. Lust and lies. A friend sends a nasty text. We stand at the door with an umbrella, looking…

I should have started with this topic list a few months ago. I am, very slowly, reviewing my YWAM notes. I’ve written through Original Design but here are the twelve weeks of topics: Relationship, Contemplative Prayers, Character and Nature of God and Father Heart of God, Giving up Rights and Holy Spirit, Prophecy, Original Design,…

I always think of the Sermon on the Mount when I see the word ‘humble’ in scripture. I don’t know why. My New Kings James Version refers to the poor in spirit, mourners, meek, those hungering for righteousness, the merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, and the persecuted. There are so many promises to those. Eating…

Proverbs 4:19 The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know over what they stumble. Another wicked day with Israel declaring war after Hamas launched thousands of rockets. What choice did they have? A previous leader stated that, “You cannot make peace with those who come to kill you”. There is no…

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, YES and forever. Today the Catholic Synod Begins with Pope Francis opening a gathering of Roman Catholic delegates today in Vatican City. I walked those grounds just six months ago. The artist’s vendors and religious items are beautiful and people visiting really respect a kind…

I am looking at the list in my prayer journal of dear people who I love but do not think are following Jesus. I know – how arrogant of me – but not so fast. Last night I watched a very lengthy description of the various incarnations (versions) of the Bible. I know the Bible…

It depends on you but can be a good thing. I have made a habit of this under certain circumstances but my model is Jesus. Jesus took it to the level of calling people out of places to better places. I do not have that skill but I do have good sense. I had joined…

I have about five titles for this little piece. I had such an amazing week – last week. Today I awoke still shaken. Late last night I had taken my biggest hammer to a wall where the biggest, hairy, threatening spider stared down at me. I’m fairly confident there was a smirk. I have never…

Please do not have hope in a God of your design. There are religions where you get to pick the god/goddess that you want to worship. That way you can tell him/her what to do. Don’t assign one trait, like love, then ignore who God really is. It is true that God is love but,…

I think the news has value but I am not as interested as I used to be. I have heard, however, about an auto strike. The first thing I thought of is an automatic response to God in the form of a strike. We don’t like His values so we ignore them. We are, essentially,…