Transformation

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May 22, 2020
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You’re a Kintsugi Vessel!

Are you ready for some good news? Since the 15th century, the Japanese have made pottery repair an art form. […]
May 21, 2020
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What good is it?

Are you ready for some good news?   God never lets the rubble of your life go to waste—He builds […]
May 20, 2020
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Out of the rubble of Covid-19

Are you ready for some good news? As ancient cities were rebuilt on the mound of ruins of the former […]
May 19, 2020

God longs to restore you

God is a Father who longs to restore what has been broken, lost or destroyed.   Many people have lost […]
May 18, 2020

Burned by legalism

When Jesus gives you an assignment, it isn’t law, it’s grace.   After a night of fruitless toil on the […]
May 15, 2020

The blessing of Jesus’ commands

Jesus’ commands aren’t burdens—they’re blessings.   My spiritual father, Dudley Hall, taught me years ago that inside of every divine […]
May 14, 2020

Tired and empty?

When we feel tired and empty, Jesus gives us new vision.   Luke’s marvelous story of the miraculous catch of […]
May 13, 2020

Coming up empty

If you’re empty, Jesus is near.   Luke’s well-known narrative of the miraculous catch of fish begins with empty boats […]
May 12, 2020

Through Jesus’ eyes

Jesus knows where the fish are!   I never was much of a fisherman.   During my childhood days, I’d […]
May 11, 2020

Overcoming the storm of guilt

Jesus came to face the most insurmountable storm of all—human guilt.   Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the harrowing […]
May 8, 2020

Life’s storms are temporary

Storms are temporary because God’s power is permanent.   When you shouldn’t be afraid of a storm but are, Jesus […]
May 7, 2020

Why are you afraid?

Maybe Jesus asked this question because He was genuinely curious.   When you have little faith, Jesus doesn’t condemn you—He […]
May 6, 2020
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A very strange question

Here’s one of the strangest questions Jesus ever asked.   When Jesus asks, “Why are you afraid?” it isn’t because […]
April 30, 2020

There are no ordinary people!

When you see others through the eyes of Christ, you’ll discover them to be “everlasting splendors” who Jesus invites into […]
December 10, 2024
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A Blessing for the Impossible

“How …?” Lips quivering, Eyes squinting, The teenaged girl Queries the resplendent creature. “How can this be?”, Mary needs an […]
December 6, 2024
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Like the Man of Heaven

Through Adam, The “man of dust,” (1 Cor. 15:47) We all were born like him— People of dust. But you, […]
December 5, 2024
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You’re in the Last Adam

Child of God, You are no longer In the first Adam – You are in the second Adam, The final […]
December 4, 2024
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When You’re in the Wilderness

God can transform Your wilderness.   “The burning sand Shall become a pool, And the thirsty ground Springs of water.” […]
December 2, 2024
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A Blessing to Know God’s Nearness

I bless you to know The nearness, the “withness,” of God. Receive the ancient promise again: “Behold, The virgin shall […]
November 28, 2024
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A Thanksgiving Blessing

Blessed Thanksgiving!   May you enjoy the true bounty Of His endless love And savor the real feast of His […]
November 27, 2024
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The Path to Joy Anyone Can Practice

I bless you to embrace The most reliable, biblical Pathway to joy: Giving Thanks!   “Giving thanks….” (1 Thess. 5:18) […]
November 26, 2024
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Giving Thanks No Matter What

I bless you to “Give thanks in all circumstances For this is the will of God In Jesus Christ for […]
November 22, 2024
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A Blessing for Your Thought Life

I bless you To THINK on these things: “Whatever is true, Whatever is honorable, Whatever is just, Whatever is pure, […]
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