Naming, Claiming, and Proclaiming
the Abundant LifeWho am I? Good question. Who am I, really?
A very good question, a soul-searching question.
I am in search of The Abundant Life.
Why choose the abundant life? What is it? And where may it be found?
Join me in my journey to The Abundant Life.
my journey begins daily
today i will...
I begin each day with short reflections based on Study, Prayer, and a commitment to Action (my Bible SPA).
What amazes me is the ease, breadth and depth of these thoughts that can only come from the Holy Spirit. I conclude each reflection with a mention of God’s altar because it is at God’s altar where blessings are bestowed, gratitude is offered, and wholeness is made. And God’s altar may be found anywhere and everywhere, and especially in my heart.
Embrace The Struggle
Today I will embrace the struggle.“God does not give us overcoming life: He gives us life as we overcome.”Chambers, August 2First the struggle, then the blessing. (Jacob wrestling)Genesis 32: 24-29John 16:33And everything I’ve taught you is so that the peace which is...
Ask For Wisdom In All Things
Today I will ask God for wisdom in all things, for I am either without wisdom or will benefit from more. How marvelous that we have such a generous God who seeks to guide us in all ways. James 1:5And if, in the process (of enduring trials and temptations), any of you...
Refresh In The Springs Of Joy
Today (as I approach a new year, 2021) I will not grow weary of the life of the past but will refresh myself in all the springs of joyful blessings from the Lord. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up....
Short Provocative Thoughts
Discernment
Lord, give me more discernment and let me share mine. "God never gives us discernment so that we may criticize, but that we may intercede." (Chambers, Utmost, November 23) Three things cause contempt with God:Confidence in human ingenuityDistraction by the cares of...
How Do You Know?
How do you know what you believe is true? What is your test?
Abandonment
What in this world would you abandon Christ for?