Author: Pastor Bryan Lowe

A repentant rascal with definite issues, but who is seeking to be authentic in his faith to Jesus Christ. An avid reader and a hopeful writer. Husband and father. A pastor and Bible teacher. A brain tumor survivor. Diagnosed with clinical depression, and now disabled. Enjoys life, such as it is, in Alask.a (Actually I have it pretty good.)

Inside Israel – Bits and Pieces, Part 1

My dear friend shares from her faithful heart. If you want to be really blessed, I would simply suggest that you mosey down to her blog.

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Hi and welcome to another look inside Israel!  Today in part one, our sis in Jerusalem shares what was going on  there right after Easter.  Thank you for reading and praying!  God bless you!  Now, here’s our sis . . .

Greetings dear sisters and brothers in Yeshua, HE HAS RISEN INDEED and I pray that He will use each of you (us) that has this precious Gift and understanding contained in earthen vessels to glorify Him in whatever way He leads, for fruit in His kingdom!
 
SO…This special day, the commemoration of the most pivotal and important event in all history, the resurrection from the dead of Yeshua, our Savior, has pre-empted the letter that I had already begun (ever so slowly) to write to you.  I will share it as a ‘second part’ although it was written first, but today is fresh in my mind…

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Nothing Here, Please Move Along Folks

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Common enough reply, when the police regard a crime scene as  too nasty to look at. This happens far too often I suppose. We have “people” to take care of such ugliness for us  Sad but also true.

There is sometimes a “well deep ”  awfulness that ventures far beyond anything we just might consider. Those of us “who are honored enough are often “invited” to a crime scene that is  a  awful dark sadness. Sometimes the dark evil we encounter can keep us up late at night.

Evil is alive and well on planet Earth. It bubbles its way through our veins and clogs our arteries. But Jesus has come to us, He has intervened, and if you can believe this, you will be saved; in the best sense of the word.

Ybic, Bryan

When Life Moves Against You

On occasion lately I’ve had a crosswind. Naval aviators will say with a full confidence that taking off a carrier is one of life’s hardest experiences. When the catapult slams you it is best to take off directly into the wind.

That really makes me think. Could a headwind really be necessary? Do we really need  the wind in our hair and bugs in our teeth?

Many of us have certain hard issues. We can be confused easily enough and intimidated by what the Father wants from us. But He intends to lead and guide us off the deck. The Holy Spirit is our “top gun” school and He is the ultimate teacher.

I love this idea of Him as my closest Counselor and Helper. He whispers wisdom and love into my jagged heart. He orchestrates my daily events, to make them align to His will. “I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”

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In Ephesians we are clearly told, “and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” Eph. 3:19, NASB

Ybic, Bryan

P.S. Just one of my paintings. Hoping you don’t mind.

Invoking His Presence

Invoking His Presence is not enough. All we can really do seems to provoke Him rather than invoke Him. Much of what we do and say, isn’t any real approval of His incredible presence. But we only wish it so, just to achieve a certain religious sense.

There are many things that complicate things. We are sent forward, with obvious issues, with very little chance of a spiritual success. Sin really does maul us, and it seems we can ever remain clean and pure.

Could it be that we have a certain destiny that is waiting for us to show? It seems our “triggers” are set on a deep destruction. But, I’m curious. Could it be that we aren’t really open to His presence?

When we are open to Him, He walks in a direct way right into our desperate lives. He brings a lingering sense of kindness and truth. Our lives absorb this, and we will never, ever be the same. And it is His deep sincerity, that will bring this into a real experience.

I cannot realistically say a thing that will alter what is real and true. The issues you face are truly beyond my ability to diagnose, and even if I could, I couldn’t tell you. You are a very blessed person, and He will only advance what is real. I can only suggest that you open up to Him.

There is much beyond what you are experiencing and know. Stretch out and discover these things. Never be content with the “status quo”. You have been created for much more than this.

ybic,  Bryan