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Faith / Devotional
Published 07/29/2010 - 7:45 a.m. CST

If you were a pile of clay and God was the potter what kind of pottery would you be?
When I was growing up one of the classes I had to take as an elementary student was art class. Now some kids were excited about that class. They excelled in that class. God did not bless me with that kind of artistic talent. I thought I'd make a plate.With the talent I had it was not really something special to look at. When I took it home after having it in the kiln a few days later my mother looked at it with loving eyes (as most mothers do) and commented how special it was. She had no idea what it was. She had that blank stare in her face. Do you have a the same kind of story?

Come along with me as we ponder what God would have us become.

Published 07/28/2010 - 7:05 a.m. CST

Let me ask you a silly question. Do you think we fall into the trap of thinking we can change God’s mind to give us what we need (or probably just want) by the words we use in our prayers? Do you think we think we have to make our words pretty or lay out long petitions to get God to give us what we want? Are we blinded by our desires so much that we actually think we can manipulate God? I once heard someone say God’s favorite prayer is a sincere “Thank you.” Now I’ve heard one that’s just as simple, yet is very profound.

Published 07/27/2010 - 7:12 a.m. CST

Hebrews 10, 19-25
"Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the
blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having an high priest over the house of God; let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."

Published 07/25/2010 - 9:49 a.m. CST

James 1:5-7 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Published 07/23/2010 - 12:08 p.m. CST

"Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps,
If you are not willing to move your feet."

What good does it do to ask God for directions then disagree, dispute, disobey and then depart and go your own way? What good does it do to ask God for instructions, then say that's impossible, or sit idle and ignore, but other's opinions you implore? You say that you are ready for God to restore, you are ready for the chain-store, you are ready for galore, you want to soar and you are ready for so much more. But are you ready to leave the shore to follow God forever more no matter the endeavor or the uproar? There is an open door, but you have to pick your feet up off the floor!!!


Published 07/21/2010 - 7:14 a.m. CST

Come away, My child.  For a little while leave your world behind.  Come into My presence and I will give you rest.  All will wait.  You need some time with Me secluded in our private place where others cannot intrude.  This is our time...just you and Me. Come away.
Published 07/19/2010 - 9:58 a.m. CST

You may be experiencing pressures, problems and pain that has left you feeling pitiful, passive and powerless. But remember that as an heir of Jesus Christ, you have legal title to your promised land even if you have not yet taken possession of that land. And God has not rescinded or revoked His promises and is yet well able and faithful to fulfill them.
Published 07/15/2010 - 5:38 p.m. CST

Demonic spirits are daily looking for a place to dwell and if you are not dutiful, diligent and disciplined in your daily devotion to God and your daily dedication to His commandments, you will find yourself daily exposed to spiritual danger. You will find yourself so deep in the valley that you are deaf to God's voice, blind to His vision and easily deceived and devoured by the devil's varlets, villains, vipers and his venom. But if you daily declare the Word of the Lord, daily delight yourself in the Works of the Lord and daily drown yourself in Worship to the Lord, you will disappoint the devil so that when he does his drive-by, he will see a victory sign and not a vacancy sign. So remove the VACANCY sign (discouraged, depressed, distressed) and replace it with a VICTORY sign (devoted, delighted, delivered). Remain a victor and not a victim.


Published 07/02/2010 - 1:07 p.m. CST


The next time you’re having a bad day, remember this: the tomb is still empty! Jesus no longer occupies the cross or the grave. He’s neither beaten nor is He weakened by any means. He’s alive today and ready to comfort the broken, give light to the lost and strengthen the weak.

Published 07/26/2010 - 7:18 a.m. CST

We all have credit, good, bad or average. We all check our scores every now and then to see how it measures up. What if we had faith scores? Would we worry as much about that score as we do our credit score? Would we even check it?

Published 07/24/2010 - 7:53 a.m. CST

If God has favored you with a loving family, loyal friends and a leap of faith, you should be laughing, leaping, and lifting your hands and your heart in total praise. Sometimes we long so much for the future, we forget to praise God for those things familiar to us like light, life, love, loyalty and yes liberty. On this day, let us praise God for the freedom to learn, freedom to love and yes, the freedom to live. Let us praise God for life and life more abundantly. Let us Praise the Lord!!!!


Published 07/22/2010 - 7:21 a.m. CST

When you are “Anointed of God” and “Appointed by God”, Satan the adversary announces an APB (All Points Bulletin) to his angels to launch an all out attack against you. He knows that you have the ability to raise up, to repair, to release, to revive, to restore, to replenish and rebuild the Kingdom of God. He is angry because you routinely renounce his agenda. So let Satan continue to pounce and bounce, while you continue to announce and pronounce the Word of God, the Will of God and the Way of God so that the world can witness the wondrous Works of God.



Published 07/20/2010 - 10:50 a.m. CST

Do you feel your living is in vain? Has your vim, vigor and vitality vanished. Is there a void in your life? Do you feel you are in a vacuum and your voice is no longer being heard? Well God says "He has heard your prayers, He is healing your heart and He is honoring your vow". You may feel like the victim and feel that your victory is only a vapor (which you think you will never get to view), but you are a victor, you are valuable, you are virtuous, and your living is not in vain, your labor is not in vain, and your loyalty is not in vain. God says "You are on the verge of being totally victorious and you will receive a visitation and manifestation this week. God says "This is the week of 'Total Victory'". So lift your voice and sing "Victory is mine, victory is mine, victory today is mine. I told Satan get thee behind, because victory today is mine. Victory is mine ....."
Published 07/16/2010 - 9:53 a.m. CST

Prior to natural and spiritual elevation, for your new post and position, God always puts you through a period of preparation and purification. And during that season, you may experience tribulation, temptation and trepidation, which can produce agitation, frustration and isolation. But hear God's proclamation and declaration: "It may not look good, sound good, feel good, or even right now be good, but it is working all together for your good, and you will have confirmation, manifestation and glorification." So make this a "Good Friday" because "It's all good"!!!



Published 07/05/2010 - 10:10 a.m. CST

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2-4
Published 06/30/2010 - 11:47 a.m. CST

When you make a commitment and confession that you want to be more like Christ, your circumstances become more complex, you cry more than you celebrate, and those things that were pleasant certainties in your life now cause conflict, chaos and confusion. You actually like Christ, begin to carry a cross. But allow me to comfort and console you today. God has not forgotten your commitment to Him or the covenant that He has made with you. He knows the courage that it has taken to continue in the midst of confrontation, He knows the care and consideration that you have given, He knows the cruel criticism that has been mentioned, and your chaste conduct is not hidden.