Naming, Claiming, and Proclaiming
the Abundant LifeWho am I? Good question. Who am I, really?
A very good question, a soul-searching question.
I am in search of The Abundant Life.
Why choose the abundant life? What is it? And where may it be found?
Join me in my journey to The Abundant Life.
my journey begins daily
today i will...
I begin each day with short reflections based on Study, Prayer, and a commitment to Action (my Bible SPA).
What amazes me is the ease, breadth and depth of these thoughts that can only come from the Holy Spirit. I conclude each reflection with a mention of God’s altar because it is at God’s altar where blessings are bestowed, gratitude is offered, and wholeness is made. And God’s altar may be found anywhere and everywhere, and especially in my heart.
Be A Disciple, Not A Savior
Today I will focus on being a disciple* and not a savior, which is exclusively Christ’s province. My confidence as a Christ follower comes from my relationship with Christ and not via special skills I may have. So much energy and enthusiasm is lost by assuming...
Discover The Abundance Of God’s Grace
Today I will open myself to the enormity of God’s grace; things that are freely given; gifts of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly bestowed (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition); the wonderful free gifts of grace and blessing (Living Bible); all that grace...
Find Common Ground
Today I will try to find common ground with those I meet that I may tell them about Christ. This is such a profound morsel of common sense. And, it requires a great deal of humility; “I’ve been broken, lost, depressed, oppressed, and weak that I...
Short Provocative Thoughts
Natural Limitations
There is a limit to how much we can love Christ. That's why we need Him to empower us to love Him more.
Expand Your Capacity For Joy
"...if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8
Forbidden Fruit
What is your forbidden fruit that if you consume it, “you will surely die”? Where do you find the strength to avoid it?