Active

Active... For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 This verse came to mind when I saw the word …

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Consistent

Consistent… I laughed even as I read the word prompt. Hmm... something I am not. This sentiment was confirmed as I shared the word with my son, and he reaffirmed what is already known in my family, and probably my friends too. I like a lot of things, and think many things are great ideas. …

Avoid

Avoid... For about 16 years my family have been involved in full time ministry. We have had the privilege of doing life with three different communities. Looking back there are definitely trends and characteristics that seem to be almost inherit in the Body of Christ. Most people will do whatever they can to avoid confronting …

Open

Open... Open for business, open spaces, open hands, open to new ideas or experiences...open. As I was mulling over the word open, and asking my family what comes to mind when you hear the word open, I was reminded of a beach front restaurant experience we had more than once. The beach is called Sunset …

Reach

Reach... Reach out and touch someone was a slogan years ago from the phone company https://youtu.be/HO17B-ACRn0. They were referring to calling new friends you made over the summer and keeping that friendship alive. The commercial goes on to say how your new friend is waiting for you to call. Now we have phones that we …

First

First... First things first, ordering my day, keeping the Main Thing the main thing starts with being in the Word of God for me. My heart, mind, and soul need that first to be settled and ready to interact with others throughout the day. When it is not my first, my day slowly, little by …

Deep

Deep... "The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out." Proverbs 20:5 There is a deeper narrative in this world that was set before time. That deep narrative is set in our hearts. Until we are connected to it, we will not experience true peace. …

Join

Join... Years ago I did the Experiencing God Bible Study by Henry Blackaby. In it Blackaby suggests we need to look where God is already at work around us, and join Him in that work. It seems almost too simple, but really it is about our focus, and learning to spot God's activity. Once He …

Same

Same... "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Rita Mae Brown (usually accredited to Einstein) We want change, but we really do not want to change what we are doing, or how we are thinking about something. We want to do the same things  and think the same …

Notice

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?  (Matthew 6:26-27) Notice...defined by Oxford dictionary as "the …