At the start of a new year many are energized to make resolutions and change their lives in some fashion. Like previous years, many will fail to keep their resolutions despite their best intentions. It is a difficult challenge for us humans to break well established patterns and habits.  However, our Jewish, Christian faith heritage… Read More »

The virgin will be pregnant. She will have a son, and they will name him Immanuel.” This name means “God is with us.” Mathew 1:23 ICB Emmanuel, the God who walks with us, I wonder why you would choose to be man’s advocate without selfish gain?  I marvel that you choose me when I did… Read More »

The National election is coming up and there are many voices saying many things. The cacophony of differing voices is crazy making. But, the voice of God supersedes them all.  The voice of the Lord leads us to pursue peace. The Bible uses water to symbolize life. God hovers over the waters of our lives,… Read More »

I grew up in the country. One day, I was watching this hen play with her baby chicks. They seem to be at play. During play time, mother hen would teach her chicks the way of being a chicken. These chicks  learned valuable skills as they kept up with and searched for their mother if… Read More »

Psalm 46 vs7-8 BBE The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.) Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which He has made in the earth. The God who creates chaos in the enemies camp is with us!!!! God lives in us. God fights for… Read More »

For the monarch and other butterflies, rain storms are not a trivial matter.  I saw a video recently that said butterflies rest during rainstorms. I imagine butterflies do not want the heavy rain drops to damage their wings. Instinctually, butterflies knows when to rest and when to fly about their business. These delicate insects are… Read More »

Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:38 NIV When leadership in us serves in the name of the Lord, Heaven and earth is affected. The personality of Jesus is above every other personality for the name of Jesus is elevated… Read More »

Communicate our need for a Savior & Appreciate that we are not alone. Communicate our need for the Good Shepherd to lead us by the Stillwater trust God to open the gate to ancient power, the power within. Trust God to open Ancient gates to the the City of God.  Don’t you know that you… Read More »

Spring signals a change in the atmosphere. In Oklahoma, the changing temperature is dramatic. One day we are feeling like summer and the next we have to bundle up from the cold. Changing seasons can bring about turmoil. That is my least favorite thing about Spring in Oklahoma. But the best part of Spring for… Read More »

Proverbs 19:17 As children of God we are to have compassion on those who are poor are needy. Matthew 26:11 says they will always be with us. When we give to them we hobir God and God will reward us fully. So show kindness and compassion not judgement. This allows them to see there is… Read More »