If you’ve been tracking with me for awhile, you probably know what time of year it is… We are approaching the Hebrew month of Elul, which begins a 40-day period when the Father has knitted into the fabric of time an extra measure of grace … Continue readingBreaking Cycles & Redeeming Time – The Power of Elul
Recently while praying in the Spirit, I heard the words, “governance, governance.” I looked it up and discovered that: “Governance encompasses the system by which an organization is controlled and operates, and the mechanisms by which it, and its people, are held to account.” As God’s … Continue readingGovernance
For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about an amazing season where the Father has actually knitted into the fabric of time an extra measure of grace to break negative cycles and to redeem time that has been lost. This season is a … Continue readingElul: Breaking Cycles & Redeeming Time, part 2
Several years ago, I said YES to an invitation from the Lord to align myself with His rhythms, His times and His seasons. When you say YES to these things, you rarely understand the fullness of what you’re saying YES to. And that began a journey of learning and … Continue readingElul: Breaking Cycles and Redeeming Time, part 1
If you’re feeling dry and purposeless, be encouraged. You are probably at the threshold of a season of new spiritual life. And, as Henri Nouwen says, “It is precisely in times of spiritual dryness that we must hold on to our spiritual discipline so that we can grow into new intimacy with God.” … Continue readingAre Spiritual Disciplines Legalistic?
Several years ago, I had a little “come to Jesus meeting” – with Jesus! He brought some much needed correction in my life by saying, “I didn’t tell you to love others more than you love yourself but AS you love yourself.” “You are to … Continue readingThe Three-Fold Law of Love
For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the 40 day season that starts with the Hebrew month Elul (which began at sundown on August 8th) and ends on Yom Kippur. So far, you’ve learned that there is an extra measure of grace poured out … Continue readingElul, Breaking Cycles and Redeeming Time, Part 3
God IS Love, and love can’t help but transform everything it touches. Maybe you’ve spent a lot of time and energy hating something horrible that happened to you or hating a part of yourself that is not yet victorious. Loving a wounded or sinful area … Continue readingThe Transforming Power Of Love
Do you know where you are on your maturity map? Here’s a questionnaire that will help you assess your overall progress… not to cause you to feel ashamed, to strive or to perform, but to show you how to cooperate with God and even enjoy the specific classroom that you are in right now. Remember, God is your perfect Father. He is more concerned with your maturation and destiny than He is your comfort, therefore He has put you in the specific classroom that will help you grow. … Continue readingWhere Are You On Your Maturity Map?
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