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“My old identity has been co-crucified with Messiah and no longer lives; for the nails of his cross crucified me with him. And now the essence of this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me—we live in union as one! My new life is empowered by the… Read More »

A week later the followers were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came in and stood right in the middle of them. He said, “Peace be with you.”Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand here in my side.… Read More »

“From here on, worshiping the Father will not be a matter of the right place but with the right heart. For God is a Spirit,and he longs to have sincere worshipers who worship and adore him in the realm of the Spirit and in truth.”   John 4:24  TPT We talk a lot about worship, we… Read More »

From out of a storm, the Lord said to Job: Why do you talk so much when you know so little?Now get ready to face me! Can you answer the questions I ask? How did I lay the foundation for the earth? Were you there? Doubtless you know who decided its length and width. What supports the… Read More »

His huge outstretched arms protect you—     under them you’re perfectly safe;     his arms fend off all harm.   Psalm 91:4 MSG This morning I had to drive on 22 (for those who are not local it is a US Route through Allentown PA), and I got a late start for an appointment. Although traffic was moderate,… Read More »

And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the extravagant dimensions of Christ’s love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.   Ephesians… Read More »

God is love.   1 John 4:17 In 1964 Diana Ross sang What the World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love. Fast forward 20 years to 1984 and the band Foreigner asked, I Want to Know What Love Is. Now it’s 2020 and nothing has changed, as a matter of fact things have gotten worse. I… Read More »

And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.   1 Thessalonians 5:18 TPT I know it’s just a commercial, but it really bugs me. A guy is crawling in the desert looking for water. He sees a cooler up ahead, he opens it… Read More »

God’s splendor is a tale that is told; his testament is written in the stars. Space itself speaks his story every day through the marvels of the heavens. His truth is on tour in the starry vault of the sky, showing his skill in creation’s craftsmanship.    Psalm 19:1 TPT This steamy summer has produced… Read More »

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.  1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 We are studying the prayers of Paul, which are powerful and effective and make all of us want to up our prayer life.… Read More »