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12 Short reflections
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.
Commit To Servanthood
Today I will renew my commitment to servanthood, first to God then to my neighbor. My usefulness to God—which is the purpose of my life—depends upon this relationship of service. Luke 1:38Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do whatever he...
Seek Christ’s Peace
Today I will seek Christ’s peace with His sword of truth. His sword is His Word and His words divide truth from untruth, light from darkness, faith from unbelief; He presents us with choices. There are happy pagans and comfortable atheists, so why do we need Christ in...
Ask Without Reservation
Today I will ask more. It is not that God withholds, but that man does not ask. By asking, we strip away pride, self-sufficiency, rationality, idols, and everything else so that “God can strip away their idols and expose the gaping hole in their hearts.” (Chambers,...
Short Provocative Thoughts
Discernment
Lord, give me more discernment and let me share mine. "God never gives us discernment so that we may criticize, but that we may intercede." (Chambers, Utmost, November 23) Three things cause contempt with God:Confidence in human ingenuityDistraction by the cares of...
How Do You Know?
How do you know what you believe is true? What is your test?
Abandonment
What in this world would you abandon Christ for?
