Escaping, denying or avoiding difficult situations keeps us from growing to maturity, because facing challenges honestly, head-on, is the way we grow up. When we are shielded from those opportunities or avoid them through irresponsibility or addiction, like the moth in the cocoon, we never … Continue readingThe Dangers of Denial
BE WHERE YOU ARE CALLED! In this season, there is Divine grace for proper alignment, so it is a good time to inquire of the Lord about where you are called to be… geographical location, local ecclesia (church), job, etc. Are you joined to the … Continue readingBe Where You Are Called
We become what we behold. So stop focusing on your sins and weaknesses and focus on Him. This is how we are “changed from glory to glory”… It is from His glory to ours! “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror … Continue readingDove’s Eyes
No one enjoys being pruned. It is painful. It is confusing. And darkness is often right there releasing “fiery dart” thoughts of fear and failure. But according to Jesus, pruning is a compliment. I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every … Continue readingPruning
EQUITY IN THE EARTH For about a year, the Lord has been taking me into heaven, teaching me about Justice, Judgement and Equity. I have been to the Waterfall of Justice, where His voice (which is like the sound of many waters) decrees Justice on … Continue readingEquity in the Earth
Yesterday, as I was walking on the Ancient Paths with my Father, He took me by the hand and led me to a section of His garden that was a beautiful vineyard, filled with luscious grapes. He was walking through the arbor, tenderly caring for … Continue readingThe Wine of Waiting
The time between when the seed is sown and when it produces a harvest is a time of dying. So is the time between when a promise of God is given and when it manifests. This season is all about dying to self-effort, to natural … Continue readingThe Wilderness of Waiting
Our God is not withholding Himself from us. Rather, He desires intimacy with us even more than we do. Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely … Continue readingWhen God Feels Distant
Presumption is a natural and appropriate characteristic of a child who trusts: “Oh, Daddy will take care of me!” But as we mature, we begin to take on age-appropriate responsibilities, not born of the self-sufficiency connected to fear or pride, but founded on the healthy … Continue readingPresumption & Maturity
Pride can attach itself to servanthood but not to sonship!