The Spirit’s Calling

Matthew 1:18-25 ESV “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to … Continue reading The Spirit’s Calling

Appointed by God

Video Talk Personal Testimony Eighteen years ago from this past September my husband Rick and I were training to be church planters with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (The Alliance), the church denomination I grew up under (same church denomination as A.W. Tozer was under). Rick was going for his ordination, and I was going … Continue reading Appointed by God

What are You Called to Do?

Jeremiah 1:4-5 ESV “Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” We read in Psalms 139 that God, our creator – which includes Jesus Christ – formed … Continue reading What are You Called to Do?

Not Silent Day or Night

Isaiah 62:1-3 NIV “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth … Continue reading Not Silent Day or Night

Keep Speaking Truth and Do Not Fear

2 Timothy 1:5-7 ESV “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother… and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for … Continue reading Keep Speaking Truth and Do Not Fear

A God-Given Purpose

Jeremiah 1:4-5 ESV “Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “’Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” In Psalms 139 we read that God knit us together in the wombs of our mothers, … Continue reading A God-Given Purpose

What is God’s Calling on Your Life?

Jeremiah 1:4-5 ESV “Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” We read in Psalms 139 that God knit us together in the wombs of our mothers … Continue reading What is God’s Calling on Your Life?

We are Not All the Same

Romans 12:1-2 ESV “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what … Continue reading We are Not All the Same

No Cause to Boast

1 Corinthians 1:18-19 ESV “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “’I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’” So, why is the … Continue reading No Cause to Boast