Awe: An emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred… Cynicism: An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others… Stop and think about that last time you felt awe-struck! I heard Dr. Jeremiah ask this question…

When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry” (Luke 7:13) A widow’s only son had died.  Jesus took compassion on her and raised her son from the dead.  God’s heart never grows tired of meeting your needs. His heart goes out to you.  Whatever you are facing…

Last night I shared my God story with six beautiful teenage girls.  In light of the Bible study we were working on together, the Holy Spirit continued to work on my fears to share and He gave me confidence to be “real”. Why are we so afraid to be real?  Here were my reasons: Rejection…

On the radio a pastor quoted the famous Charles Spurgeon.  He noted that slumps may come prior to the mountain or movement.  Our bodies are designed by God to cycle through times of rest and valley walks.  We can’t stay on the mountain top and survive. After a series of slumps, dumps, and bumps, I…

BASED ON THE BOOK JESUS WEPT BY BRUCE MARCHIANO Jesus’ life was so public and controversial.  He was picked apart and pursued.  Leaders called Him the prince of demons, pressured Him to perform miracles to prove His worthiness, and announced He was “worthy of death”. Can you imagine this taunting and having to overcome day…

2 Corinthians 4 For God who said let light shine out of darkness, made His light shine in our hearts….. This verse was shared with me by a friend who sincerely noticed the love of Jesus in my heart.  I’m humbled by these words because it could only be Jesus in this frazzled, tired, confused…

A beautiful prayer from Proverbs 31 Ministry http://www.sheilamangum.com/ Father, There is NONE like You. (Jeremiah 10:6) The heavens declare your glory and the skies proclaim the work of Your hands. (Psalm 19:2)  The rocks will cry out proclaiming Your goodness if we fail to do so. (Luke 19:40)  That is how good You are.  So…

Psalm 71:17 You got me when I was an unformed youth, God, and taught me everything I know. Now I’m telling the world your wonders; I’ll keep at it until I’m old and gray. From birth to 99, God is a God of wonders who teaches us through all seasons of life. Life is so…