Our concept of prayer can get a little skewed as we age. When we are younger, if we know Jesus, we are more apt to simply pour out our heart. Whatever we have on our hearts we share. As we get older, we are “taught” how to pray. We see people praying in a certain … Continue reading Before I Even Whisper
Tag: Psalm
Full of Abounding Truth
Read Psalm 86. Today’s verse says, “But Lord, Your nurturing love is tender and gentle. You are slow to get angry yet so swift to show Your faithful love. You are full of abounding grace and truth” (Psalm 86:15 TPT). Note again, the verse says “grace and truth” — you have to have a balance … Continue reading Full of Abounding Truth
Stand in Awe Outline
{ASH WEDNESDAY 2017} Stand in Awe Let the whole world fear the LORD, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. [Psalm 33:8] Lent is a season of fasting and renewal. When you fast (stop doing something), but you also replace it with something else—something beneficial to your relationship with Jesus. For this Lenten season, … Continue reading Stand in Awe Outline
Behold the Lamb Series
Week 1 – The Lamb of God [John 1:29, Leviticus 17:11] Here is the LAMB OF GOD who takes away the sin of the world. Behold –to point something out Here – to indicate a place … John is drawing attention to Jesus Lamb of God – sent by God, provided by God Takes Away … Continue reading Behold the Lamb Series
Leadership 101 – 2-Part Series
Week 1 – Leadership 101 Sermon Outline: ALONE WITH GOD John 15:5 - I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. [ESV] TOGETHER WITH OTHERS Luke 22:25-26 - Jesus told them, "In … Continue reading Leadership 101 – 2-Part Series
In the Breach
We can glean a lot from the leadership of Moses. This picture we get of him standing in the breach is one that exemplifies what it means to be a leader. Don’t stop reading with the excuse that you are not a leader. Everyone is leading someone. The question is—do you stand in the breach? … Continue reading In the Breach
Taste and See
The Bible tells us to taste and see the Lord is good. This is one small step toward God, drawing near to Him to see Him with eyes opened. But it isn’t supposed to be a simple taste. Just as we don’t sit down at a full meal and simply taste a bite of food … Continue reading Taste and See
False Way of Life
The Psalmist declares hate for every false way of life. Other translations translate this as hating the wrong path or false propaganda. The Hebrew word “sheqer” is used here, meaning falsehood or deception. The complete verse says that the commandments of God result in understanding. When we have this understanding, the result is then hatred … Continue reading False Way of Life
Search Inward
Many of us are celebrating the Lenten season. It is a season of fasting and renewal, a season that reminds us that we are but dust. Life is fragile. Life is but a breath. It is a season that looks to the Cross. We spend these weeks mindful of the shortness of life, but even … Continue reading Search Inward
Live for Today
Today is today. Live for today. The Bible tells us that we are given all we need to handle today, and today alone. We should not be worrying about tomorrow, for we have today to live (Matthew 6:34, Luke 12:34). At the same time, when we start a new day, we are reminded that it … Continue reading Live for Today
