Balanced Living

Our Trinity, God’s Trinity #2 of 2

Hi all,Last week I shared how the trinity of man is made in the likeness of the trinity of God.I shared how we are spirit and soul and body, so God is

Our Trinity, God’s Trinity #1 of 2

Hi all,We all want to flow better with the Lord, but for me, understanding the trinity of God and then the trinity of man, helps understand how He

What “Is Risen” Means #4 of 4

Hi all,Do you remember the moment in your childhood when you realized your parents were once children too? You had never thought of them

What “Is Risen” Means #3 of 4

Hi all,Last week I ended with how the resurrection changed the relationship between Father and Son forever. "This day I have fathered you" the Father

What “Is Risen” Means #2 of 4

Hi all,Last week I shared how for the first 500 years of Christianity they were focused on the resurrection rather than the cross. I talked about the

What “Is Risen” Means #1 of 4

Hi all,Early Christians in Rome were buried outside the city in the catacombs. A catacomb is an underground burial chamber, connected by tunnels, and

Nehemiah #3

Hi all,The way they rebuilt the wall is so helpful for us today as we change course or rebuild our lives. It is amazing how many helpful things we can

Nehemiah #2

Hi all,We left Nehemiah with the intention of returning to Jerusalem to build up the protective walls of the city. This is a type of you and I

Nehemiah and the Lord’s Recent Word

Hi all,In last month's e-newsletter I shared one of the things the Lord spoke to me concerning 2023, in part: “Strengthen what

According to Your Faith #4 of 4

Hi all,Have you ever felt like the Lord gave you a promise for a loved one, perhaps years ago, but now that person is not walking with the Lord? Have

According to Your Faith #3 of 4

Hi all,God doesn't test us with evil, but He does test us. Within the test we find an opportunity for growth according to your faith. In James 1:

According to Your Faith #2 of 4

Hi all,We often hide behind our fear while telling ourselves and others we are in faith. Sometimes we hide behind fear and blame whatever our troubles

According to Your Faith #1 of 4

Hi all,In the late 1980's I was the pastor of a small church in a rural community in eastern Colorado. Though the church was doing well, it was an

Weaving Life #4 of 4

Hi all,In our study of the Lord weaving our lives together to accomplish His will, we now come to our last example.It is about not feeling compelled

Weaving Life #3 of 4

Hi all,Have you lived long enough to understand how a tiny, everyday decision can have a life changing effect? Sometimes for good and sometimes for

Weaving Life #2 of 4

Hi all,This is the story of God's long memory; His ability to keep His promises. If you feel the Lord has given you promises about a loved one, but

Elijah and the Whirlwind, # 3 of 3

Hi all,Elijah and Elisha have now left Gilgal in II Kings 2, and arrive in Bethel. Bethel means 'house of God'. Bethel is where Jacob saw a

Elijah and the Whirlwind, #2 of 3

Hi all,We left Elijah and Elisha walking away from the border area, Gilgal. I've been sharing how we can't live with one foot in the past and one in