Jesus’ instructions about prayer are not a rote repetition of the Lord’s Prayer, but his instructions are about persistence, relationship, faith and a name. While witnessing Jesus praying, in luke 11, one of his disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us how to pray, as john taught his disciples.” Jesus replies with the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus … Continue reading Praying for Help
Casting the Net
Suddenly I see Jesus standing there saying, “Kim, have some faith, purchase the domain, send in some queries. Have I not called you? Have I not set forth this desire in your heart, and trained you? Kim cast your nets and I will fill them.” Some thoughts on stepping out in faith.
one reason
There is no reason For each season Less the glory and the fame Of God’s strong arm, and his great power Resonating through Christ’s name When the day begins to close The sun is settling down Remember that each tear you save Is a diamond in his crown. We’re not the same as God’s own … Continue reading one reason
Un-Cultivated
some personal thoughts on the fruits of discipline My mother, sisters and I rented an old farmhouse when I was 6 years old. It became our family home for the next 30 years, more or less. It was established and solid in and out, but it had been left abandoned for a long time. My … Continue reading Un-Cultivated
Revealing the Door
Within the Hebrew language exists a well spring of meaning. When we combine the Hebrew found in Torah with the message in the gospels we see revelations. We are better able to see these hidden meanings and mysteries in the bible. "The sum of Thy word is truth." Here is one such mystery found in … Continue reading Revealing the Door
woodlawn movie
http://woodlawnmovie.com/about A gifted high school football player must learn to boldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field in WOODLAWN, a moving and inspirational new film based on the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in early 1970s Birmingham, Ala. Tony … Continue reading woodlawn movie
a crooked tree
You send the waves to knock me down, The rain you sent to soak me The lightning bolt to strike my crown The thorns to wound and choke me You send the sun -for some their strength, but others simply die from heat am I the soil unloved by you the dust beneath your feet … Continue reading a crooked tree
Pursuing Peace through Prayer
I’ve been battling a bought of depression for about 3 weeks, and just slowly emerging from my cave of insecurities. I have been struggling to pray, it’s as if my lips have been sealed with sorrow and frustration. A constant reminder of how inadequate I feel in life, overwhelmed, outnumbered and defeated. But, I had … Continue reading Pursuing Peace through Prayer
Blind Bartimaeus
The world around me without glasses or contacts is a foggy night, a blurry, desert mirage. I feel vulnerable, helpless and ignorant when I can’t see. Years ago I had an eye doctor who called me, ‘the village blind girl’. It doesn’t always occur to me, because I have corrective lenses, I’ve accepted my condition … Continue reading Blind Bartimaeus
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