Character-driven prayer ∙

Character-driven prayer ∙ Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10  8 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!  9 Pray likeContinue reading “Character-driven prayer ∙”

Spiritual formation ∙∙

Spiritual formation ∙∙ Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment. – 1 Peter 2:2 Ephesians 4:15 We are to grow up in every way into Christ, who is the head. 2 Peter 1:3-8 3 By his divineContinue reading “Spiritual formation ∙∙”

AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙

AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙ Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called “children of God” – and that is not just what we are called, but what we are. – 1 John 3:1 (Phillips translation) Romans 8:15-16  15 For you have not received a spiritContinue reading “AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙”

Outrage fatigue ∙∙

Outrage fatigue ∙∙ Lawlessness will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 John 14:1, 27  1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.  27 I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace IContinue reading “Outrage fatigue ∙∙”

Deborah Warrior Princess ∙∙

Deborah Warrior Princess ∙∙ Barak said to her [Deborah], “If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” – Judges 4:8 Judges 4:3-14  3 Then the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help.  4 Deborah, the wife of Lappidoth, wasContinue reading “Deborah Warrior Princess ∙∙”