Growing Spiritual Fruit

  Character is described aptly as ‘who you are when no one is looking.’  Christianity is no a self-improvement project but we represent Christ.  In fact, we are being transformed into His image.  Knowing what HE looks like, helps us as we take responsibility for the things that are ours to do. Let’s take aContinue reading “Growing Spiritual Fruit”

Exceeding Expectations

Christmas creates more expectations than most any other time of the year.  We are tempted to cram all our hopes for mankind into our celebrations.  That sets us up for conflict and disappointment.  “Joy to the world” is what we long for…frustration and failure is often what we feel.  When Isaac Watts wrote Joy to theContinue reading “Exceeding Expectations”

Glory Glimpse: Jesus, Our Victory Banner

…as Christians we march in a victory parade under the Banner of Christ! The banner of scripture is a reminder of God’s love, His truth and ultimately, His victory. All other flags and banners hang limp in its glorious presence!…The banner is a gift God gives us that we can raise to call the world He loves so much to come into His purposes.

Shine HIS Light today!

May God shine so brightly from us that we blend into the background…and only HE is visible! Dig into the truth of a life hidden in Christ with Oswald Chambers.  Here are some excerpts to make you thirsty! I am called to live in perfect relation to God so that my life produces a longing afterContinue reading “Shine HIS Light today!”

What Power Source Do You Rely On?

The electric went out this morning…and all of us were immediately aware of its absence.  The computer screen went blank; the fish filter went silent.  We took notice.  Can you imagine if our spiritual walk was that tuned in? As believers, the Holy Spirit is our power source.  We can do nothing without Him: Yes,Continue reading “What Power Source Do You Rely On?”

Restoring life!

Vines invaded my fig tree this year.  They choked the life out of some branches and devastated the crop of fruit.  I’ve battled these vines for three years…this year they were mad.  It seems that every year they have come back stronger.  Truth be told, I was afraid of them.  Someone told they were poisonContinue reading “Restoring life!”