The Blood of Jesus Brings Life

The Blood of Jesus Brings Life. Yes, life, and life more abundantly. I was not raised in Church. So when people started talking about blood, I thought they were talking about death. Yet the kingdom of God is opposite the Kingdom of the World. How Does the Blood of Jesus Help You 1. The Blood … Read more

Small Beginnings

Small beginnings. A thought becomes an action. Today I start new. New thoughts. New actions. Like Pastor Jeff said – I want the Perfect Will of God in my life. Yes there is good, and yes there is his pleasing will. But I want all that God has for me here. I believe God, he … Read more

Adopted – Teen Bible Study

Adopted. By God. Really? I have to admit, this lesson was hard for me to write. I am still learning about the Father’s Love. It is so different that what I have experienced here in the world. Yet I trust Abba Father, for a fresh revelation of His Love – for all of us today, … Read more

There is Healing in Your Touch

Touch. One of the five senses right? Yet it is so much more. I have heard it said that a new born baby will die without being touched. And countless elderly people shrivel without touch. How many of our young people turn to sex just to be touched? How many people visit the ER just … Read more

God is Not a Deadbeat Dad

God is NOT a deadbeat dad. With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days there is a lot of child support being collected – or not. I am one of those statistics. I have four kids from two different dads. With the first two I paid child support – for 16 years. Every … Read more

Tell Me a Story

Have a seat. Want some lemonade? Let me tell you a story… “We must tell stories the way God does, stories in which a sister must float her little brother on a river with nothing but a basket between him and the crocodiles. Stories in which a king is a coward, and a shepherd boy … Read more

Storms Will Surely Come

Storms “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ― Vivian Greene “When you come … Read more

He Knows Us – Teen Bible Study

He knows us. Inside and out. And chose us. Before the world began to be part of the family. He knows our name and our voice. And  we know His voice.  Voices and choices, that is what this bible study is about. We all hear voices from lots of places these days. Especially in this … Read more

Now I Know Why God Never Sleeps

Have you ever had a sick child? A sick friend? A sick parent? You check on them all the time whether they are awake or asleep. You comfort them, you make sure they eat and drink fluids. You may give them medicine to help with their symptoms. You prop up their pillows, sit beside them, … Read more

What Happens When God Smiles at You?

Do you ever wonder what happens when God smiles at you? I have been learning more about Abba Father these days and that thought crossed my mind. I mean he’s our Daddy right? Daddy’s always smile at their kiddos. I picture a little kid climbing right up in God’s lap. Looking up into His eyes. … Read more

Chosen – Teen Bible Study

CHOSEN (Click for downloadable lesson) Do you remember gym class? I hated Gym.  Especially waiting to be chosen for a team.  The world is sometimes cruel with how to be chosen.  Whether it is at school, at work, or with a relationship being chosen makes us feel special.  It makes us feel wanted. So, what’s … Read more

That Ugly Stick is Not Love

I found this poem in my journals from a while ago. I wrote it after coming out of a bad relationship. Sometimes I think I learn what is from what isn’t. Does that make sense? Love was one of those things. I had lots of people tell me they loved me, but their actions did … Read more