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Be imitators of God, therefore,  as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us  as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.  Eph. 5:1-2 NIV*      

David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus.  The Jebusites who lived there said to David,  “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David.  1 Chronicles 11:4-5 NIV*   God has a call on your life. Oftentimes, while on the path with the…

  To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; Psalm 25:1 NIV*   They are strong and powerful, ushering us into His presence, proclaiming His majesty and reminding us of Him. “They” are the Psalms.   There is great strength in praying them back to our Lord. They stir the spirit and usher in…

The branches cease to bear; the land remains barren.  It’s the land of stolen spiritual identity.   We are heirs to the promise (Gal. 3:29), hearers of God (John 8:47), truly free (John 8:36), heard (Ps. 41:1),  not triumphed over (Ps 41:11).   Caleb & Joshua believed the Lord, having faith that battled solidly, and…

We’re heading into a new year; it’s the perfect time to sing praises to the Lord, just as the heavenly hosts do in Revelation. Job is a great book to find praises, and this list is taken from there, chapter 38 specifically.      Praise the Lord as we head into a New Year! *…

   It’s a season of joy and cheer.  It’s the season of celebrating the One who came to show us the way. It’s a time to remember an awesome God who provides. As of late, the Lord has allowed me to dwell in the land of Caleb and Joshua. I feel as though we’ve been…

      Luke 1 . Rejoicing in the Lord fills the verses of many from Luke 1:46-80. How awesome to see Mary break into song, melody filled with praise about the Lord’s goodness and all the mindfulness He had given to her. I love seeing Mary mention her humbleness in v. 48. Genuineness rises…