In the furnace of suffering

Isaiah 48:10  “I have not refined you as silver is refined. Rather, I have refined you in the furnace of suffering” (NLT). Several years ago, while in the midst of a deep trial and threats upon our lives from our work in the city, the Spirit of the Lord led me through scriptures in Isaiah.…

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His grace is sufficient

Pain is temporary: It may last a minute, an hour, a day or a year, but eventually it will subside and be replaced by something else. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.

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Grace

Grace is more powerful than sin, more powerful than shame, more powerful than guilt, more powerful than our mind and flesh, more powerful than what we have done and what’s been done to us.

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From Beethoven’s Diary

“One thing, only, O Father, do I ask: Cease not to labor for my betterment. In whatsoever manner it be, let me turn to You and become fruitful in good works.”

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Father’s Day

I recently heard Josh McDowell speaking about the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. Michael is quoted speaking about the first year of the Jackson Five. Michael was only five years old.

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On humble mission with GOD

One of the greatest lessons that we can learn is that we are on mission WITH GOD. When we get to wherever we are going, HE is already there! He is always working, always moving, always preparing, always sculpting a masterpiece for His glory! God is always about His purposes, moving and working the things…

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Wallbuilders

Nehemiah was a wall builder. He saw his city in ruins with physical and spiritual eyes. He heard the voice of the Lord as He cried out to God. Then he went to the city, sounded the call and led God’s people to rebuild the walls of their city. They accomplished their task, with a…

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