Lime – Making Sangria

Jeremiah 17:7-8

I can feel the deep life-giving restoration of strength that comes from knowing I am rooted in life because of God’s favor toward me. I can imagine drinking in the love of God from the roots. And with every draw through the roots, I will gain assurance of my eternal place…

Proverbs 9:7-9

And when you hear God’s idea, always ask how that will impact the parties involved because the testing of God’s voice starts with this: he is a peacemaker, a healer, a good counselor, wisdom, and love. And his responses, if it’s really from God will fulfill at least one, but typically all, of these character traits.

Spiritual Bullshit

What’s the problem with Christian Spiritualism? Why does it not seem to work? In regards to the “Prosperity Gospel” and “Name it and Claim it” and otherwise “calling down heaven,” the failures of these ideas are the exact same as the failures of a church that loves to preach the laws of God from theContinue reading “Spiritual Bullshit”

Returning to God

There is a whispering in my being that testifies rest is real, rest is worth the risk of letting things fall apart because if I will let God help me then all things will be taken care of, not by me but by Him.

Relationship vs Religion

My point is this: the relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit is the only requirement needed to please God, the Father

Ecclesiastes 11:10

This makes me think of whole-body healing because it involves healing inside from hurts which cause grief and anger.

Acts 10:45-48

When I read this passage, I was surprised because I assumed it was necessary for water baptism to happen before a baptism of fire (spirt) could occur. Since this idea is directly opposed in scripture, I now question…

Psalm 118:5-6

I will not always feel “hard pressed.” Although I relate to the sentiment today, I am reminded of God’s love for me and his promise of salvation, in this life. I know his promise means I will come and go, freely. And this idea of a “spacious place” makes me feel understood.

Psalm 34:8

I have been taught to think that all the perfection of heaven is reserved, by God, for the reward of the afterlife. I’m not convinced.

Still trying to hear God

If all your “try” has failed to make you feel closer to the Father, or filled with the Holy Spirit, or successful comparatively to the works of the Son, stop trying and look up.