Romans 12:1-2 I confess that Romans 12 was not exactly one of my favorite verses, mainly because I couldn’t present my body as a living sacrifice to God because of my addiction to nicotine, which is a lust of the flesh. And that is sin, the sinful nature in my flesh that was too strong…
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Declaration of God’s Promise for the New Year
Today WORD and Prayer for the New Year Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion, and the vow shall be performed to You. O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come. The Iniquities of our ancestors prevailed against us, but You made atonement for our transgressions; You sent Your only Son to…
Declaration of God’s Promise for the New Year
Today WORD and Prayer for the New Year Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion, and the vow shall be performed to You. O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come. The Iniquities of our ancestors prevailed against us, but You made atonement for our transgressions; You sent Your only Son to…
Head in the Clouds
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 I am sitting on a plane heading to Washington to see my grandbabies, and as I am writing this, I am experiencing a tad of anxiety. However, I was so blessed when…
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The Dance that leads to Death When I was a child, there was a fear-stricken rumor about a local dance club called “The Calderon.” The story was about a young woman who loved to go dancing, but on this particular night, her mother pleaded with her not to go; she was fearful for her daughter’s…
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The Gift of Righteousness One day after cross-country practice, a parent angrily confronted me from behind, glaring at me. After receiving his message of complaints, I didn’t feel prepared to respond, and I admit I was angry, but instead of answering, I forwarded it to the Athletic Director, who handled it well. I was grateful…
Beloved, Awaken Me to Your Righteousness
“Awake, O north wind, and come, O south! Blow upon my garden, that its spices may flow out. Let my beloved come to his garden and eat its pleasant fruits.” Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake to Righteousness “Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Awake to righteousness, and do not sin, for some…
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Wake-Up Sleeping Giant! “By this, we know love because He laid down His life for us, and we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. “1 John 3:16. The United States was called “The Sleeping Giant” because the enemy attacked Pearl Harbor while we were sleeping, distracted by our complacency. This is…
Beloved, Tiny Dancer
Wake up, Tiny Dancer, arise with a new song of praise in your heart. Let the Light of God’s Presence guide you out of the dark chamber where the Beast of Shame incarcerated you. The bail has been paid in full with Blood of the Lamb. Wake up, Tiny Dancer, listen, listen to the voice…