Hidden Crosses

Isaiah 40:31 is such a powerful scripture! It has direction, imagery, vision, and a promise.  I believe this is a 2022 scripture! Let's break it down and talk about the meaning. It's time for NEW STRENGTH this year! I'm ready to go UP! and UP and UP! Let's soar like the eagles!!!

I love that Paul tells us to Pray without Ceasing...like an open communication with God. Petitions, Praises, Thanksgiving, Intercession for Others....all forms of praying to God. But sometimes, God assigns one person to pray "the prayer." That one prayer that ushers in the miracle. Could it be that our prayer is the prayer that God chooses? Could it be that God uses a particular person to bring their faith and prayer to someone else. The Apostle Paul would say Absolutely! Let's see why? 

At the end of Hebrews there's a power passage of scripture that instructs us how to use our lips and speak the name of Jesus. This reminded me (which I greatly needed to be reminded) how my words sound to God.  This Thanksgiving let's take a look at the connection between our words and the powerful name of Jesus. 

Let's continue talking about "not feeling qualified" and walking by faith. Last episode we talked about Abraham and the Disciples.  In this episode let's talk about Sarah and Moses and their faith journey.  I love comparing the Old and New Testament! Let's look at these champions of the faith and how we can learn from them. We are qualified, even when we don't feel like it!! 

As a Believer in Jesus, my heart's desire is to represent Him well. To share the Good News, to pray with people and believe that miracles still happen! Yet something gets in the way...or maybe someone...ME!  When I focus inward and see my flaws and make tons of mistakes (we can simply call them sins), I feel that I disqualify myself to be a productive vessel for the Kingdom of God. Do you feel this way sometimes? Let's go to the last chapter in the Gospel of Mark and read what Jesus said to a bunch of unqualified disciples.

Just wanted to share a cool revelation I had the weekend my daughter got married.  Yes, its ALL ABOUT THE BRIDE! Enjoy!

As we continue in the Gospel of Mark, let's talk about how Fear and Offense are powerful forces in the earth today.  These two dangers can cripple the Body of Christ. Fear hinders our faith to believe and trust Jesus. Offense divides instead of unifying the people. We need to be extremely watchful for these two negative powers working against the Body of Christ!

I love The Passion Translation! Well, honestly I love all Bible translations, but this one is uniquely special. This week I decided to read back through the Gospel of Mark. Out of the four gospels, Mark is the shortest, yet the most action-packed! Healings! Miracles! It's Amazing! It's like an action movie! But there's also so many lessons, teachings, emotion and truths that we need NOW! Join me as we read this powerful gospel and see what truths we can apply to our lives during this crazy season.

Judges 5 & 6 are interesting chapters about the Israelite Judge, Deborah.  She's direct, she's prophetic, she's courageous, she loves people, she understand military strategy....she is a Mama Bear! I want to encourage you today, and encourage myself, that as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are all equipped to be Mama Bears! 

Sometimes we need to be reminded how the Lord "sees" and "hears" us.  In Song of Songs, Chapter 2 (The Passion Translation), we read a beautiful, romantic, poetic love story between a bride and her bridegroom.  It's an incredible visual of how Jesus sees you and me! Listen as I serenade you! Remember, He doesn't want ANYTHING hindering His relationship with us....now that's LOVE!