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Does Our Physical Age Matter to God?

Age has no weight or bearing with Father God, because as believers, we are already living in eternity. However He is pleased when we grow in wisdom and in relationship with His Son. We do not step into eternal life at death; we are living it now. Worship and repentance walk hand in hand. When…

First Chronicles 16 Give Praises to God

“Thank God! Call Out His Name! Tell the whole world who He is and what He’s done! Sing to Him! Play songs for Him! Broadcast all His wonders.  Revel in His holy Name; God-seekers, be jubilant! Study God and His strength, seek His presence day and night; Remember all the wonders and miracles He performed….Sing…

We’re Fruit Inspectors

Anyone can say they are a Christian, but Father God in His wisdom designed righteousness to be lived out in relationships. Our love for God may begin vertically, but it is revealed horizontally—in patience, forgiveness, humility, and love for others. We are called to be fruit inspectors.  Jesus teaches us to recognize spiritual fruit, not…

Why Do We Share the Gospel Message?

In Jesus’ words: “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation’ …Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied them“  ‭‭~~ Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭15‬, 20.  “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All…

Looking Unto Jesus

God doesn’t want us living life on a roller coaster. He desires to give us His peace and joy for every season of life, every day, every moment. God wants us to trust Him — never taking two steps forward and three steps back. Let us fix our eyes on the Lord all this year…

Kathy’s Birthday

As many of you know, the Lord brought Kathy into my life while I was at ORU my junior year. From the get-go Kathy desired to be an educator.  During the five years we dated I was amazed at the depth of her calling to teach. Kathy taught elementary school in Sand Springs / Tulsa…

God Will Lead You

I, for one, choose to seek the Lord every day, hear from Him personally, and keep on seeking Him until I have peace regarding a choice to make or what to do. Our God discerns our thoughts and intentions, and He promises to give us His Word and lead us in the paths of righteousness. …

Do You Get Overwhelmed?

The Bible talks about the cares of life. Many today are overwhelmed with paying bills, financial lack, deadlines, sales quotas, worries, anxieties, illnesses, bodily pain, addictions, and even mental stress. When we have given our all and done our best and are still faced with these circumstances, what can we do?  I’m reminded that Hebrews…

Perplexed at Current Events?

Do you ever get troubled and even become perplexed by negative circumstances? We may keep thinking about all the problems and potential loss to us in some area; but whether we are in a physical or spiritual battle, the Lord wants us to reach up to Him in faith. The Bible says we must keep…

God Seeks Us

God is seeking people: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those who were lost” ~~ Luke 19:10. God seeks worshipers.  But the hour comes and now is when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks those who will worship Him” ~~ John…

Our Facebook Connection

     The Holy Spirit has brought together many Believers through this medium of Facebook. Our unity in the Spirit is of great and long lasting value to me. Who knows God’s ultimate purpose for us to have access to this Facebook app and use of social media in general? I never could have imagined…

A Glorious Church

May this year be one that is welcoming to the Lord, inviting His glory to hover over us, perfecting and using us however and whenever He wants.  “All that He does in us is designed to make us a mature church for His pleasure, until we become a source of praise to Him—glorious and radiant,…

What Is (or Is Not) the Church?

What is Christianity? I can tell you what it’s not:  1: Christianity is not a Bible verse tattoo on your arm  2: Nor is it liking a cute Hillsong lyric 3:it’s not the one word in your Instagram bio. 4: it’s not doing good works in an effort to earn your trip to Heaven. 5:…

Romans 12:1-2 (TPT)

“Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in His eyes.” ‭‭~~ Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭(TPT‬‬)

It’s Valentine’s Day

The 14th is known as Valentine’s Day! — the day St. Valentine was martyred centuries ago. Allegedly he wrote his girlfriend a note right before his demise addressing it “To My Valentine.” But when a couple loves each other, in my book, every day should be Valentine’s Day. Kathy and I were married for 50…

Let’s Flourish!

God wants us to flourish in our mind, body, emotions, and spirit. The devil, though, is the thief who robs us of clarity of mind, causes bodily sicknesses and disease, worry, fear, doubts, and anxiety— even putting people in bondage of addictions. And unless we receive Jesus’ free gift of salvation, the enemy of our…