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When Leaders Stray

It happened at the time of Solomon’s old age that his wives guided his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully with Yahweh his God as the heart of David his father had been (1 Kings 11: 4) And He had commanded him concerning this matter not to go after other gods,Continue reading “When Leaders Stray”

When Leaders Pray

 Then Solomon stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all of the assembly of Israel, and he spread out his hands to the heavens, and he said, “O Yahweh, God of Israel, there is no god like you in the heavens above or on the earth beneath, keeping the covenant and theContinue reading “When Leaders Pray”

Peace in Heaviness

You will keep in perfect peace, all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) The title alone seems like a dichotomy right? That is what I thought too as I sat in it recently. I started sensing a great shaking coming a couple of years ago. Now it is aContinue reading “Peace in Heaviness”

A Healthy Craving

Just like a deer that craves streams of water, my whole being craves you, God (Psalm 42:1 CEB) “Happy are people who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full” (Matthew 5:6 CEB) Dear Lord, I thank you Father for Your greatness and faithfulness. You are true toContinue reading “A Healthy Craving”

The Subtle Path to Betrayal

Then one of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. And from that time he started looking for a good opportunity to betray him.Continue reading “The Subtle Path to Betrayal”

A Reed to A Rock

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”. Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.  And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and theContinue reading “A Reed to A Rock”

Profits & Loss Statement

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26 ESV Happy are those who find wisdom and those who gain understanding. Her profit is better than silver and her gain better than gold. ProverbsContinue reading “Profits & Loss Statement”

Hang On

Don’t suppress the Spirit. Don’t brush off Spirit-inspired messages, but examine everything carefully and hang on to what is good. Avoid every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (CEB) After recently ending a month of fasting, I recognized the importance of its significance early this morning. I normally try to sleep in a little extraContinue reading “Hang On”

Always In Training

“There is still the youngest” Jesse replied. But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats. 1 Samuel 16: 11 (NLT) In my devotion time this morning, I read about David’s inception into leadership. Although, I have read this many times, I stumbled over more information that made me appreciate the journey moreContinue reading “Always In Training”