As we look into the unknown territory of hearing God’s voice, we discover a keyed entry through which we must pass. It is a singular narrow gate, accessed one way and one way only. A writer in the New Testament explains this succinctly: “God…spoke long ago..in many ways, (but) in these last days He has spoken to us in His …
Holy Father, While the world seems to spin out of control, we purposefully quiet our hearts before You, our supreme King. As we pause, we remember that all governments are on Your shoulders, including those hostile to Truth (Isaiah 9:6). You are the conclusive authority over every kingdom of the earth (Isaiah 37:16). Despite evil’s flex of muscle, every dominion …
You have more of the Word within you than you are currently accessing. Think about it. You’ve read a multitude of verses in church or class. You’ve underlined dozens of Scriptures in your Bible. By now, you have sat for hours, reading the Bible in devotional books or just from your own copy of the Word in your lap. …
“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them” (Matthew 25:14). Jesus is away on His journey. He has journeyed back into the heavenlies to prepare a place for you and I (John 14:3). He has freed us from sin and made us His …
Holy Father, Thank You for being the God of all comfort and encouragement (1 Corinthians 1:3). I know someone special that is in desperate need of a Comforter. After years on the mission field, _________ is now coming “home”. Years ago, You called them to serve You. They obeyed, not really knowing where they were going or what …
My dear child, Things before you are not as they seem. From outward appearance, the situation appears as overwhelming and ghastly. You see it as a great, immovable fortresses which are against My Kingdom purpose. Come here, my love. Let me remove the blinders that are blocking your sight (2 Corinthians 3:16). I’ve allowed these situations to awaken you from …
“May I speak to your supervisor, please?” There had been a problem with my recent order, and I was having some difficulty removing the mix-up of the phone. As I awaited a manager, I intentionally calmed myself. This could take some time. “Mrs. Persall? I’m sorry for the difficulty,” came the reply. Then, with a few questions asked, the situation …
“I don’t want to be God. But, I sure wish He would ask my advice sometimes.” Ever felt this way? Life seldom unfolds as expected, and often, we would like to give God some pointers. Yet, who is truly qualified to give the directions? Someone who can make a plan, or the very One who created every …
“I don’t want to be God. But, I sure wish He would ask my advice sometimes.” Ever felt this way? But, life seldom unfolds as expected, and often, we would like to give God some pointers. Yet, who is truly qualified to give the directions? Someone who can make a plan, or the very One Who created every …
Once every hour, Philip Johnson’s house disappears. But, it wasn’t originally built that way. Philip completed his Connecticut home in 1949 to overlook the nearby pond. As an architect, Mr. Johnson designed this unique house specifically to live amidst the landscape. Constructed almost entirely of glass, the house brings the amazing woodland views into every room. Just imagine drinking …
