Christian Living

You Might be a Legalistic Believer if… #1

Hi all, At the group home where our oldest son, Chris, lives most of the week, is another Christian, and she and Chris are the best of friends. The

We Are Light #3 (Heavens Light)

Hi all, I've been talking about light - We are citizens of a city of light, the heavenly Jerusalem, a city which will one day come down to earth so

We are Light #2

Hi all, Continuing about light... As part of New Testament truth we are told* 'you were before darkness but now you are light', and not to err in

Random Thought: 1 Slave Changed the World

Hi all, Have you ever wondered why the short letter of 25 verses Paul wrote to Philemon about a run away slave, was included in the New Testament?

Random Thought: The Cross Spans Time

Hi all, Last week I shared how Jesus lives perpetually in the glory and power of His resurrection, and by the new birth our spirit also lives within

Random Thought: Is risen or has risen?

Hi all, In April of this year at our Dutch conference many of us were 'in the Spirit' during a time of worship. The phrase 'in the

Random Thought, Dominion Theology #2

Hi all, Last week I outlined the basic beliefs of Dominion Theology, also called Kingdom Now, and this week I want to outline some basic differences

Random Thought, Dominion Theology #1

Hi all, In some circles people are prophesying abundant prosperity to the USA and world when Trump wins the US election, which will usher in a time

Random Thought, Culture of Offence #1

Hi all, The culture of offense has taken much of the world by storm in the last few years, yet most don't realize the spirit behind this movement is

Misdirection

Hi all, In the top drawer next to our stove are 40 large spoons, ladles, knives and other assorted things one might need when preparing food and

Abusive Relationships/ Co-Dependent #3

Hi all, A man received a talking parrot as a gift, but the parrot had a horrible attitude and worse, horrible language. The man tried repeatedly to

Spirit of Prophecy #1 (Spiritual Types)

Hi all, One day when my parents were out for the evening and the babysitter was doing her homework, my brothers and I decided we would build a

Now I Get It #2, Braid, Veil

Hi all, When I pick Chris up from the group home one of the first things he does is reach for my phone because on it I have a play list of children's

Now I Get It #1, What Jesus Wrote in Dust

Hi all, Barb's dad was legendary for using one word when he meant another, or completely messing up the pronunciation of words he meant to say, which

What is Taking up the Cross #4, Strongholds

Hi all, Last week I told the stories of 3 people who crucified old ways of thinking so they could begin thinking new thoughts: The teen who stole from

What is Taking up the Cross #3, Poison

Hi all, Once in a while I get in the mood for a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, and this was one of those days. We had some Irish 'Steel

What is Taking up the Cross #2, Rhino

Hi all, There are 2 benchmark events in my life that confirmed something I had tried to keep quiet, crammed into the back of my mind for years, but

What is Taking up the Cross #1, Cheeseburger

Hi all, I'm starting with a confession of sin, something I've had to deal with over the years that only recently have I overcome, and that overcoming