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Amazon Fix

My favorite guy - The UPS driver - came to the house today bringing me my Amazon fix. I'm getting better at reading and finishing books, so now I have a goal that I have to read at least 2/3rds of the books I order and then I can order more. I have read the first two books in the CS Lewis space trilogy so I had to finish it out and get the third book, "That Hideous Darkness". Then I got "The Wisdom of Tenderness" by Brennan Manning, and I also got Brennan's newest release "The Furious Longing of God". I can't wait to get into that one.

When God Speaks - Faith Comes

If you get a chance, listen to this excellent and timely message on Faith by Dr. John Bosman this past Sunday at LIFE House Church Bethel. LHCN Podcast

Directions

So I'm leaving my father's house. Does anyone know the way to Canaan? I know God spoke and I know He has a place promised and in store for us so I'm setting out like Abraham to find it. I can't imagine how Abram felt taking the whole clan along with all the livestock and all their possessions, and traveling through the dessert, facing enemies, famine, and who knows what else. Setting out on a trust journey is always difficult, but it is always worth it to receive that thing that God has promised you.

My Healer

I know the unfortunate back story behind the song "Healer" sung by Michael Guglielmucci, but I still think its a powerful song and it touches me every time I hear it. Jesus truly is all we need and we must come to a realization of that in this day and hour. When God's church rises up in power to show the Word the glory of the Lord, it will be because they have finally grasped the simple fact that Jesus is everything and He is all we need. I don't want more programs and ministries and methods, I just want Jesus. Jesus is the one who is a shield about me. He is the one who clothes me with His righteousness and His grace. He is the one who never leaves me nor forsakes me. He is the one who will walk through the fire with me and shields me from the flames. He is the one who understands my heart when no one else does. He is the sum all my joys, hopes, and dreams . He is the one who fills me with His vision and His outlook on life. He is the one who speaks and His

Choosing to Change

We are surrounded by opportunity. We are surrounded by God's love and desire to give us life. We can thrive instead of just existing if we make the choice to do so. Many have their minds clouded by fear and doubt and allow their life to get cluttered with the natural and the mundane. You can step into a new place of clarity and vision at any time. Let the Holy Spirit make everything perfectly clear. Let Jesus come and rescue your life. Take the steps and change your life through complete surrender to God. Make the choice. Make it today. Make it right now.

Hanging Out With Jesus

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I was thinking about something yesterday and it may sounds a little strange, but what would it be like if Jesus, the man as he was on Earth, came to hang out with you for a couple days. What if he text you and said he was going to be in town for a few days and wondered if he could stay at your house and spend some time just tagging along doing whatever you do and going where you go. What if he went to church with you and sat in your class and went to work with you and sat at your dinner table and played with your kids? I admit I would be excited and nervous at the same time. What would you do?