Can you see HIM?

God reveals Himself to us daily through His creation.  Today in Ohio, we have snow falling and covering everything.  It's another way that God is speaking.  When the sun comes up or sets beautifully on the oceans waves, it is God speaking to His people through His creation.  He is speaking to all of us, but do we actually stop, take it all in and give Him the glory that is rightfully His?  Take some time today to stand in awe of His glory!

Psalms 19:1 - The heavens proclaim the glory of God.  The skies display his craftsmanship.

Pray prophetically

Last night in our churches prayer meeting I really felt like God prompting me to begin to pray prophetically.  In other words to pray God's Will as a declaration over our church, my family, ministry, the lost, our people, etc.  I want to pray bold and courageous prayers for this year.  To see God blow our minds with His power, miracles and favor.  I'm believing this year will be a year of God's Blessing in our church and in my life.  What about you?

Jesus Is

We just finished the "Jesus IS ________" series at C3.  I could preach this series for several years because Jesus is truly SOOO many things to SOOO many people.  Who or what is Jesus to you?

Decide don't intend

I intend to do many things.  I've intended to write a book, go on a trip, be more intentional with my kids, the list can go on and on.  But intentions get us no where.  We need to decide.  Make decisions and take steps.  Build a track and take action.  Track + Action = Traction.

I have decided to make changes and to finish my first book........short book...but still a book....ok.. maybe a pamphlet....a fairly thick pamphlet.

Drop the intentions.  What do you need to decide to do?

begin

You can never win, if you never begin.

What do you need to take the first step toward today?

40

I am officially "Over the Hill."  I'm coming out of the locker room after half-time and ready for the 2nd half.  When I think about it though, 40's are prime time.  When you are young, you have a lot of energy, but no wisdom or life experience.  When you are old you have a lot of wisdom, but no energy.  But in your 40's, you have a little bit of both.  So let's do this!!!!

lies powered by truth

The enemy's lies are powered by truth - Steven Furtick

When the enemy speaks shame and condemnation over us, it is easy to believe as truth because there is usually some truth in it.  When the devil brings up our past sin and failures, he tells us we are not good enough and he is right.  The lie comes in when he tells us "we are forever, what we have done."  While the truth is, God extends us grace and forgiveness and Jesus makes us "good enough" as HE IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS!  We fall for this trap because it is laced with truth.  The enemy is smooth at tempting us with partial truths that lead us to slavery.  When the enemy speaks shame on us, we must confess our sin before God and then receive God's grace and forgiveness and continue to move forward with Jesus.