Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect me!’ (Luke 18:1). We all know that the persistent widow got what she ‘petitioned‘ do we believe we will? Papà says (as always) “ask child of mine, that you may receive and your joy be full.” X #praye

Though the cherry trees don’t blossom (huh?) and the strawberries don’t ripen (what?), Though the apples are worm-eaten (Lord…?) and the wheat fields stunted (HELLO up there?!), Though the sheep pens are sheep less (THIS IS GETTING SERIOUS LORD! I mean, shouldn’t we be like screaming 6,000 shandelah’s or something?) and the cattle barns empty, (*SOB … where are you when we need you …?) I’m singing joyful praise to God. (*sniff) I’m turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God.

“…stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat…” We all know how this works. It starts with the constant barrage of thoughts: “Did God ‘really‘ say that to you?” “Don’t you think that was just a bit too ambitious?” “Come on now and be honest, you’re still where you were so it doesn’t work does it …?” BUT … when we close our eyes to these attacks and open our hearts to the necessary miracles of Papà’s Amazing Grace then ANYT

Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!” Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?” (Matt 14:28). There are so many paradigms to look through in

The unspiritual self, just as it is by nature, can’t receive the gifts of God’s Spirit. There’s no capacity for them. They seem like so much silliness. Spirit can be known only by spirit—God’s Spirit and our spirits in open communion. Spiritually alive, we have access to everything God’s Spirit is doing, and can’t be judged by unspiritual critics. Isaiah’s question, “Is there anyone around who knows God’s Spirit, anyone who knows what he is doing?” has been answered: Christ k

The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. (Heb 11:1). Please correct me if I’m wrong, but this surely gives God the last, best and final Word? So when everything ‘hits the fan’ around us, knickers are being knotted, headless chickens have been wonderfully impersonated and Google has been checked out for travelling mourners, we can now at l

I call Heaven and Earth to witness against you today: I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse. Choose life so that you and your children will live. And love God, your God, listening obediently to him, firmly embracing him. Oh yes, he is life itself, a long life settled on the soil that God, your God, promised to give your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (Deu 30:19). Choosing life then isn’t a particular path, or system. It isn’t a method, or even a religio

I was unsure of how to go about this, and felt totally inadequate—I was scared to death, if you want the truth of it—and so nothing I said could have impressed you or anyone else. But the Message came through anyway. God’s Spirit and God’s power did it, which made it clear that your life of faith is a response to God’s power, not to some fancy mental or emotional footwork by me or anyone else. (1 Cor 2:5). Hands in the air … there are times when I do think “how are they going

The grace (the unmerited favor and blessings) of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) be with you all. Amen, (so be it). (1Thes 5:28). You can sing about it … know you want it … believe you need it … prayerfully tattoo it on your leg even! But will you let His Grace in!? What I mean is will you stop fretting, calm down, sit still and have a cup of tea long enough to see the changes He can make …? (1) Taste and (2) see the Lord is Good. His promises work. X #grace #help #love

Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. (Heb 7:25). However your particular theology wants to break this down, the fact remains that Jesus doesn’t dump us when we get things wrong. So let’s come boldly unto His Throne of Grace today and be real and honest enough to ‘ask!’ X #grace #intercession #christian #encouragement #help #intercede #ask

Me (in a tizzy): God, can I ask you something? GOD: Sure. Me: Promise you won’t get mad? GOD: I promise. Me (frustrated): Why did you let so much stuff happen to me today? GOD: What do you mean? Me: Well I woke up late, GOD: Yes Me: My car took forever to start, GOD: Okay…. Me (growling): At lunch, they made my sandwich wrong and I had to wait GOD: Hmmmm.. Me: On the way home, my phone went dead, just as I picked up a call GOD: All right Me (loudly): And to top it all off, wh

Portia Nelson writes, ‘I walk down the street. There’s a hole in the pavement and I fall in. I’m lost; it isn’t my fault. It takes me forever to get out. I walk down the street again. There’s a hole in the pavement but I pretend I don’t see it, so I fall in again. I can’t believe I’m in the same place; still, it isn’t my fault. I walk down the street again. There’s a hole in the pavement. I see it, but I still fall in – it’s a habit. But now my eyes are open and I know where