Taking It to Work: Something happens when a grandfather takes hold of his young grandson’s hand. Confidence, stability, and direction are instantly transmitted into that warm grasp. I still remember. . . the fear of tripping, or getting lost, or feeling alone was entirely expelled as that seemingly huge, but Read more…
Taking It to Work: Our culture loves a superhero, one who can muscle through adversity, defeat resistance from all sides, and make sure the bad guys get it in the end. The story is even better if you start as the disadvantaged underdog, and end up on top – but Read more…
Taking It to Work: Our culture loves a superhero, one who can muscle through adversity, defeat resistance from all sides, and make sure the bad guys get it in the end. The story is even better if you start as the disadvantaged underdog, and end up on top – but Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: The response to the hostile should not be one of hostility. The soul of the tortured lashes out, that it would not be wounded again. Many writhe in deep wound; internal pain without ceasing. The strike is protection, and the foul word their covering. Do Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: The protection of My beloved is without limit. Situation holds no power. I do not slumber and My hand is not late. Struggle and blessing are of My commencement. False is the notion of the uncontrolled. My eye sees all, and the bounds of an Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: It is in all weather a disciple is called, following for growth unavailable from himself, that once grown, to teach others a way they would not know. How then do you grow without? For the sapling needs protection from wind and great heat. Alone it Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: Joyful are those with My peace. Without threat, their lives are under My hand, allowing only that which builds and draws. Little is lost and much gained. Even in the calamity, the joy of My fortress protects them. A strong tower is the refuge of Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: I give that you may give. You have been called by the Father that you would be saved, that you would serve those in need and want. My hand is about you that you would serve those I love. Your salvation is that you might Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: The life lived well, judged by My eye, will be a life protected and guided by My Spirit. Trouble and blessing, bringing forth fruit in season and out. Look not for comfort and worldly riches, but look instead for the great blessings of a life Read more…
The grain that falls is safe. Though it falls, in its creation, so it is meant. Also it is cast upon the torrent, and rides to a place unknown. Some to the sea, where it is cast on a distant shore. Wet, then dry, wet again, carried by vermin and Read more…