Category Archives: presence of God

The Voice

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27, NLT Do you hear him? He is always speaking to his own; with many things, some pertaining to guidance, and other issues. He delights in … Continue reading →

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Yield to God

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

 I read a story about a radio exchange that took place some time ago between a U.S. Navy ship and Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. The Canadians warned the Americans and the conversation went something like this: “Please … Continue reading →

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Killing My Sin, Before It Kills Me

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

We are for the most part anyway, eager to please God. We are Jesus’ people with the occasional brush with sin. But hey, who doesn’t? But that attitude must be questioned. “My little children, these things I write to you, … Continue reading →

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Fire or Blackberries?

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

“Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning In some odd way, our lives seem to be … Continue reading →

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Bridges to Burn

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

As a rambunctious kid I’d be told by my mom, “This is going on your permanent record!” At the time I didn’t know what that was, but it sounded really scary. I remember debating myself of whether or not such … Continue reading →

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The Intensity of God’s Glory

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it.16 The glory of the Lord came down on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day the Lord called to Moses from inside … Continue reading →

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It is God’s Glory, Not Ours

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.  1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV We are to make distinctions of all that passes by us.  Making the decisions based on value and content … Continue reading →

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