That joy would be complete . . . give to each other the better gift. Take to them yourself in fullness; for the written is not as the presence, and the pen not as the touch. As the eyes are the windows of the soul, so the mouth speaks directly Read more…
Those who walk in faith have expectations beyond the natural. Their mind is not limited to what is common, for those things common are in the control of He who is uncommon. The created heart knows of the existence of He who is above existence, in all ages reaching for Read more…
My life gives life. My life within you is to do the same. Who is downtrodden around you? It is to them that you can give life. I have given abundantly to you, that you would be an abundance to them. The generous heart goes far beyond the coin or Read more…
Intention of the heart is a measure of faith. He who walks with great intention of obedience to that which I command, it is He who loves me. The hypocrite says with deceitful lips, “I believe, and you are my Master!”, but then gives his day to another, or hordes Read more…
He who harbors hatred, produces the same. Do not hold the offense. In vengeance there is no true recompense; damage within grows deeper with the retaliation. Release the offense as even I have for My children. Grace is the heart of those who refuse to harbor offense. My Spirit within Read more…
A clean heart brings blessing. You bear the Name above all names; carry that Name as a fine jewel. Protect and do not soil what is beyond value; unclean lips destroy the witness. To claim redemption with the lips, and again to speak as the vulgar with the same, this Read more…
Man’s words can injure and also build. With the lips there is great power, but as the drop is to the oceans, so the word of man to the Word of God. The wisdom of man lies deep in the trees, while the wisdom of your Lord from the heavens Read more…
Many years of study, that your occupation would be fruitful. Both the mind and the occupation, gifts first from your Father. Seek the heart of your God with the same yearning and diligence, that you would know My wisdom, and heart for My redeemed. Much of learning is forgotten. Many Read more…
The ember burns brightest in the surround of other embers. The enemy calls to isolation. His prey die alone, withdrawn from the flock. No man walks in strength alone. A false belief is that of a solus leader. I call you to Myself, but also to those like Myself; others Read more…
I travel with you. My Spirit is near those who draw near to Me. My Word beckons your soul to draw to Me, but where is My Word among the noise of your heart? You are called by the many distractions, but your soul still hears. Pride of life deafens, Read more…