Psalms 139:16

There's a story in the Bible of an old man who raised his hands as he sat on a mountain top overlooking a fierce battle. And as he lift his hands up to heaven, the battle down below was victorious for his side. But in weariness and fatigue, as his hands went down, his friends down below would be overcome by their enemies. The story goes like this, that when it was realized, his brother and friend came beside him and held his hands high and the battle was ultimately won in victory. (Exodus 17:11)  It makes me think that as I lift my hands in praise to the God above, I am winning the battles assigned to me. As I am here in my little apartment worshiping my God, far from life's problems and life's issues that have not approached me yet, I am solidifying my victory. And not only that, I get, in a way, to lift up the hands that hang low of those miles and countries away. Today, wherever you are, for a minute, raise you hands up. Shout a praise. Know that the battles of tempt...

Last week I got to substitute teach for my sister's Sunday School class. And as last Sunday was Resurrection Sunday, we learned about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and why it is so significant for our faith as Christians. The reason I bring up all this, is because what I learned as we sifted  through the pages of our Bible, I needed in the middle of my day today. In the middle of my 'Friday'. Jesus Christ, God in flesh was born into a dying and wicked world. And that is pretty awesome. (And I certainly do not take that lightly!) But the fact that God in Flesh, died on a rugged cross.  Paired with the fact that three days later God in flesh, rose to life from the grave of death is FUNDAMENTAL for my belief in this God, in this Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:17 "If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile". If Christmas was all that there was to this story, well, it would have been a nice story. It would have been a nice little story. But that ...

Daniel chapter 1 records the life of a fresh-faced teenager in a buzzing city. Daniel chapter 6 records the life of an aged man well into his 80's. And yet, the description is still the same. A man of 'excellent spirit'. I think Daniel's life is worth striving for. A life of consistency. Not only to be a man of God, a woman of God, in your youth.. but as the tides of time change, to be still standing as a man and a woman of God. Have a blessed Sunday.

Healed.  Delivered.  Touched by the hand of God. So that we may arise and serve others. Matthew 9:15 "So He touched her hand... and she arose and served"

Its Friday ( its Friday, Friday...**cue Rebecca Black's song**) and its my dad's birthday! .....and it's Valentine's Day.  I wanted to write about this for sometime and since today is the day that the world celebrates 'love', I thought I'd share with you what God has been teaching me about this concept of love. A few weeks ago, after a conversation that lasted a total of 5minutes about something insignificant, I began to feel my blood boil. My heart went hot with such rage, such hate for people. All people are terrible, I thought. Too judgmental. Too opinionated. Too hurtful. Too selfish and self-centered. And I found myself unable to distance even myself from this distaste; all people, myself included, we are terrible creatures...  Throughout my day, I couldn't shake off this bitterness. So I did what I always do, I journaled. I and God have conversations in journals, we have since I was a child. Usually I can hand th...

You never change, you are the God you say you are; When I'm afraid you calm and still my beating heart. You stay the same, when hope is just a distant thought, You take my pain, and you lead me to the cross I look to you, I see the scars upon your hands. And hold the truth, that when I can't you always can. I'm standing here, beneath the shadow of the cross. I'm overwhelmed that I keep finding open arms. What love is this, that you gave your life for me And made a way for me to know you And I confess you're always enough for me you're all I need So grateful for this love. for this love that never ends, always satisfies, and makes me complete, whole.

For what do I have If I don't have You Jesus? What in this life Could mean any more? You are my rock You are my glory You are the lifter of my head 'Cry of my Heart' Starfield