Is God Well Pleased?
I really want that “well pleased and beloved child” endorsement from God. You know the feeling if you’re a parent, grandparent, proud aunt, uncle or friend – and you love that one so much that you can’t help yourself. You exclaim: “That one’s mine! I am so proud of him/her.” In Matthew 17:5, we hear…
Probing and Examining
Yesterday was the 2nd Sunday of Lent. We’re still in the time of examining our hearts and minds as we make our way to Easter. We are desiring a “clean” bill of spiritual health from our Heavenly Physician, Father God. Yesterday at Epiphany Ranch (my children’s personal and ministry property), I was beyond blessed to…
Breaking Out of the Safe & Warm Space
Over the years, I knew what breaking out of the comfort zone was because I was married to a risk-taker kind-of-guy. Some risks paid off and some didn’t, but it was the two of us, so it made an “It Takes Two” mindset for stepping out and going for it. We were big thinkers and…
There’s Something in the Water
Carrie Underwood immersed herself in a redemptive story song with “Something in the Water.” She took on baptism in a refreshing way when she chronicled her decision to turn to the Father to ask for guidance in every way. “Something in the Water” specifically focuses on baptism. The title came from her. She remembered the…
In the Sight of God and These Witnesses
Right in the middle of church yesterday, the pastor said “Please be seated. We are having a wedding now. And, up came a lovely bride, handsome groom, their two attendants, and on the front row behind the couple were their children. The pastor said “They were married seven years ago, but today they want to…
Cuddles from Heaven and on Earth
Day 280 of Photo Inspirations – Cuddles From Heaven & On Earth Going to church was one of my favorite “date” places to go to with my Sweetheart. It seemed that the presence of the Lord brought us even closer together when we were there. He would hold and caress my hand, put his arm…
Marked & Branded in Baptism
Day 40 of Photo Inspirations — Baptism Weekend Over 150 people were baptized at the LifeChurch.tv Jenks Campus this weekend. There are few things as significant and inspiring as witnessing precious people expressing their faith in Christ by being baptized. They’ve put the past behind them and they openly confessed they’re brand new, clean,…