But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 There are many activities and invitations that can pull at our time, and it is difficult to know when to say yes and when to say no. That is why we…
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (Proverbs 16:3). In 1981, the rock group 38 Special released a song called Hold on Loosely. It was about love, but there was a line in the song that applies to all of life: “If you cling too tightly, you’re gonna lose control.”…
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21, NIV). Today I read a profound statement: “You can’t fit God into your plan—He fits you into His plan.” However, we often try to fit God into our plans by saying, “God, will you bless this project?”…
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it (Isaiah 30:21 NIV). I don’t always get it right, in particular, when it comes to hearing God’s voice. There have been a few times where the Holy Spirit spoke audibly to…
As followers of Jesus Christ, we can experience many directional shifts in our lives but not all are willing to leave what is known for the unknown. Before my 2014 trip to Israel I was told by a prophetic friend that The Host had a message for me there and I received that message in…