Is what worked for you spiritually in past seasons no longer working? Does it feel like the things you have been doing are no longer thriving? Are you experiencing the dying away of some familiar things, yet you have no idea what comes next? Welcome … Continue readingA Holy Shift, part 1: The Church in Transition
When I first began my imagination journey, I quickly came to the realization that all my dreams had melted away on the crucible of hope deferred. The Father was inviting me to dream with Him, but I was joining Him with empty hands. Of course, … Continue readingIt’s Time To Dream
Becoming skilled at seeing with the eyes of your heart involves the practice of imagining specifically and habitually from the expected end. The more details, the better. In Mark 10, blind Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus saying, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! It was obvious that … Continue readingFocused, Consistent, Persistent Imagination
Perseverance is defined as persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Several years ago, an acquaintance came to me seeking help for some difficulties in her life and marriage. After hearing her story, I knew that there needed to be some alignment … Continue readingOvercoming Hope Deferred, Part 4: Perseverance
Last week, we talked about the fact that hope deferred is simply that – deferred, as in delayed! We talked about the crushing disappointment that comes when it appears that God has not kept His word and we dissected that challenge in the lives of … Continue readingOvercoming Hope Deferred, Part 2
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.-Proverbs 13:12, AMP Disappointment can be devastating, especially when it is recurrent. But the important thing to remember about hope deferred is that it is just that: hope deferred! The … Continue readingOvercoming Hope Deferred, Part 1
Is what worked for you spiritually in past seasons no longer working? Does it feel like the things you have been doing are no longer thriving? Are you experiencing the dying away of some familiar things, yet you have no idea what comes next? Welcome … Continue readingHoly Shift, part 2: The Church In Transition