You know the scene. Here comes the meltdown. Your teenaged daughter Trish has been way out of control. She has come home late, stayed up late, not done her homework and has a new friend you’re not so sure of. So you "lay down the law" and inflict some punishment for good measure. You take … Continue reading Rebellious Resentment Reaction
Faith Works
Faith works. It really does work. As a matter of fact if it isn't working James says it is dead Faith. Faith that works gives life. A "faith" that demands my dead works (Heb 6:1, 9:14), is dead, it is faith in me not God. Faith is operative and real. It is tangible and bold. It takes captive … Continue reading Faith Works
Promises Relationship Dominion
God is for us. This is what we need to hear over and over again. This is why we have the Holy Spirit of God. He reminds us that His promises are true, we can believe them. He reminds us that we can trust our relationship with God and don't need proof since we are … Continue reading Promises Relationship Dominion
Monopoly Money
The currency of Heaven is the power of God. When we agree with "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven" we are agreeing to the exchange of Heavenly currency. That is what Jesus used while on Earth. That is what we get to use as His children. That … Continue reading Monopoly Money
Why does Jesus weep?
Is there bad news in Heaven? Is there bad news in the Kingdom of Heaven? Paul said that the Kingdom of Heaven is righteousness (the approval of God), peace (when all essential parts are joined together) and joy (be favorably disposed) in the Holy Spirit. I don’t see any bad news in the list. Walking … Continue reading Why does Jesus weep?