Shining Bright in the Darkest Hour by James Ryle

Last updated on: July 31, 2012 at 2:22 pm By editorconvergingzone

“…among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Phil.2:15). The prophet Daniel wrote, “the people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand firm and do great exploits; they shall prevail valiantly” (Dan.11:32). The backdrop for this splendid display of moral courage and social action was a time when deceit and flattery from political leaders had seduced the mindless masses into settling for a meaningless existence. That’s when the people of God shine the brightest – “blameless... Read more

Don’t Follow Rules, Follow a Person by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: July 31, 2012 at 1:07 pm By editorconvergingzone

So many people find themselves struggling to live up to what they know to be God’s standard. For them the spiritual life is composed of various rules and regulations. They have an idea of what they should be and what they should not be. They consistently struggle to live in these ideals. Their consciences play a large part in this constant effort, they live in fear and they rarely experience the joy they had been promised. They may find success... Read more

You Are a Spiritual Life by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: July 29, 2012 at 12:26 pm By editorconvergingzone

There are many ways to live one’s life, but we prayerfully hope for people to come to the realization that they have been created in the image and likeness of God. We do not have to become spiritual, we are spiritual whether we know it or not. We are eternal whether we ever choose to live consciously in the eternal realm. We have been given the keys of life and have amazing power within us for good. The blessing or... Read more

Nothing is Impossible With God by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: July 28, 2012 at 1:14 pm By editorconvergingzone

With God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God is ever without power or impossible of fulfillment. We have imperfections that are noticeable by others and some that are unnoticeable. People around us are the same way, for we are all human beings in need of a God, and in need of His power. God does not cover up faults and flaws, and He makes it clear that there are no certain people exempt from failure or above... Read more

Let the River Flow – Move in POWER

Last updated on: July 28, 2012 at 12:53 pm By texman

The other day the lyrics, “Open the floodgates of Heaven” just kept going through my head. Suddenly, I heard the voice of the Lord break into the song and say, “I already have. I’ve sent My beloved Son and My Holy Spirit. Now, (using the lyrics of another song) ‘Let the River Flow – Move in Power’.” We have to look at this and really grasp what He is saying!! What is the river? How does it flow? What does... Read more

The Prophets: Clues into “The Common Good” by Richard Dahlstrom

Last updated on: July 26, 2012 at 11:22 am By editorconvergingzone

There’s always a lens. Your eye’s a lens, and if it gets tired, or old, or damaged, it can’t see what’s really there. When that happens you get another lens. Glasses bend the light and the distortion enables you to see clearly. When I read through the prophets, I sometimes think that their ways of communicating is a sort “light bending distortion” that’s intended to help people see more clearly. Jeremiah after all, wears the same underwear for a multi-day... Read more

The Power of a Thankful Heart by James Ryle

Last updated on: July 26, 2012 at 9:20 am By editorconvergingzone

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7). Several extraordinary happen to us when we purpose to always be thankful. First – the power of a thankful heart keeps you from the destructive influence of bitterness, for it lifts you to a higher perspective and lets you see things from God’s point of view.... Read more

How To Measure a Transformed Existence by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: July 26, 2012 at 9:11 am By editorconvergingzone

When our hearts have been transformed by the Spirit of Christ we see all things quite differently. We have the ability to respond to the world in ways beyond ourselves, and when we go beyond the cares of self, we want to see others set free to become healed and whole. There is a desire to become a better person, to grow in love, compassion and forgiveness. The Word of God within us urges us to grow into the likeness... Read more

The Danger of Saying: “I just do what the Bible says” by Richard Dahlstrom

Last updated on: July 25, 2012 at 11:33 am By editorconvergingzone

Old Testament I just follow the Bible” is a potentially ridiculous and dangerous thing to say. If you’ve heard of the crusades, the travesties of colonization and land theft, the unholy wedding of violence and the name of Christ, you’ll know why. Take, for example, Ezra 7:26 where King Artaxerxes says:“Whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation... Read more

Faith is the Destroyer of Fear by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: July 24, 2012 at 11:05 am By editorconvergingzone

We need to quit being afraid, and begin to step out of the boat and onto the water. Because no matter what it costs, the Kingdom of God coming through our life in the here and now is worth it, both for us and for all the people we touch. Fear will try to direct us away from the purposes of God. Faith allows for the Spirit of God to guide our every step as the Divine Navigator within us... Read more