Freedom Guns and Jesus

My Beloved, You are my child, because I am your God. You are my sibling, because we are “joint heirs” and children of my Father. You are my bride, because I died for you, washed you clean with my blood and continue to do so with my Word. I don’t expect you to understand me […]

I was trying to figure out how to say no negative positively.  The answer is “positive”. I will try to convey this concept without going negative, or at least only going negative on the fact that we tend to do so. I’m increasingly agitated (righteous indignation) when Christians speak negatively about other Christians.  I have […]

I’m finally starting to see deeper into the Word.  I was reading Matthew 27 this morning, where Judas, full of remorse tries to return the money to the chief priests and elders who arrested Jesus.  They would not take it directly, so Judas threw the 30 pieces of silver into the temple and went to […]

I was praying this morning, confessing a familiar sin, considering how the guilt of repeated failure in a given area leaves me feeling anxious and -well, claustrophobic.   Really?  Are the two related?  I have on occasion dealt with a sudden onslaught of claustrophobia; the last time was when I saw the news online about the […]

I walk up to Jesus. He turns, comes right up to me, places his bent elbow on my left shoulder, and with his nose 1 foot from mine, gives me the biggest smile I’ve ever seen. His smile says, “I love you.  ALL THE WAY.  Like a friend.  I trust you, and I will work […]

Well, I never thought it would happen. I have become one of “those” charasmatic Christians who is into experiencing (and sharing) the power of the Holy Spirit.  I sure am glad that God saw fit to show me increasing miracles to lead me into the path of a living, active, working God who graces anyone […]

This morning, I was asking God to complete the healing of a couple I prayed for in church yesterday. As I was praying, I was examining my motives, and asked God for a mantle of humility to be on me, and that he would give me the tools (annointing for and gifts of healing, prophesy, […]

Did you ever get frustrated when you want to explain something to someone who Really NEEDS to hear what nugget of truth you have to share with them–just to find out that they have no ability to comprehend what it is you are trying to say? Or how about when you want to share a […]

Feeling really blessed of late.  It’s been a while since I posted, because I have been very busy working.  Work that is a blessing from God, after He told me to go to Ukraine for a missions trip, and blessing that followed obedience. When the opportunity arose, I saw it as not possible.  Money.  It […]

Was at a men’s camping retreat this past weekend.  Awesome time.  Got hit pretty hard about fatherhood and sonship. My big realization is that the intimacy I desire with God and Jesus is missing, primarily because I have never seen it in real life.  I have an increasing affection (in an appropriate male sort of […]