#2 Follow The Presence

by | Sep 22, 2014 | Church, Gifts, Kingdom, Leadership, Transition

(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #2 Follow The Presence There will be times in the coming years when you will run out of road.  You will come to...

A Tempered Passion

by | Aug 6, 2014 | Gifts, Healing, Holy Spirit, Kingdom, Pentecost, Power

As a young man, I trained in several forms of martial arts. My last sensei (teacher) was a man we respectfully called, “Sensei Montero”. He was a humble man who carried advanced black belt degrees in several different fighting styles.  He was what some would...

Verbal Sculpture

by | Jul 8, 2014 | Faith, Honor, Joy, Kingdom, Mercy, Power, Prayer

When the great artists of history created magnificent sculptures they all began their creation with a single chisel strike. As these artisans worked they were motivated by an image they desired the stone to reveal. Your words are like a chisel that will create a...

Lighted Steps

by | Jul 4, 2014 | Faith, Hope, Kingdom, Spiritual Warfare, Trust

You are holding a lamp of revelation provided by the Lord. The lamp is only illuminating the area around your feet. You know the scripture defines the word as a lamp to your feet and a light to your path, but you want more. You want a spotlight to light...