What does it mean to be born again? Like the moment of our physical birth, there’s a specific point and moment in which a person must be born again. It starts with realizing that no matter how hard we try, there are areas of our lives that we just cannot overcome: sinful behaviours, attitudes, harmful […]
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Carrying a Secret Grudge Against God?

For a long time, I was angry with God. I was resentful, frustrated, and desperate. God let me down and broke my heart, or so I thought. I felt like a broken tool, tossed to the side once I was of no use. God owed me an apology, or so I thought! I disdainfully threw […]
Jesus isn’t in the Junk Hauling Business

Some people want Jesus to clean up their hearts, but they don’t want to take a serious look at the junk they’ve been collecting in their hearts. They remind me of people who throw broken furniture and stuff they no longer use in their basements. “I’ll get to cleaning that up one day. I just […]
Do You Pray FOR Governments More Than You Complain ABOUT Them?

Here’s a tough question to ask yourself. Be honest, it’s alright, it’s just between you and God. What amount of time do you spend praying FOR governments in comparison to the amount of time you spend complaining about those in authority? Please hear me out, and read the complete article, before you protest. 1 Timothy […]
You are Never Too Far Gone to Turn Around

Full disclosure, I wrote portions of the following in early 2015, after an encounter I had with the Lord in a time of worship. Fast forward to February 2021, and once again, in a time of prayer and worship with other believers during an online service, I felt the Lord speak to me. He wanted […]
Got Junk – Again? Find a Permanent Solution

Some people want Jesus to clean up their messes, but they don’t want to face seeing the lurking junk in their hearts. Such attitudes remind me of people who throw broken furniture and junk in their basements or storage sheds. “We’ll get to that one day.” That one day never comes until one day there […]