Many children leave their parents to find independence and return to them only to find that they often feel like children again, and parents want to care for them as children once again. But a dynamic relationship can take place where sometimes the son or daughter can bring advice and direction to the parents and a reciprocal friendship can be established. This can be a beautiful and honoring family friendship. Read more

Captured by God’s love There is nothing more horrific than the enslaving of innocent children in the sex trade. Stories of victims of human sex trafficking have haunted me and I’ve often wondered what I could do to help. I mentioned it to the Lord one day and soon a door opened for me to present an art workshop in a home for young girls who had been rescued from the sex trade. I jumped at the chance.  Captured I... Read more

Regardless of your eschatology or view of current times we are going through, I thought it was good to share the teaching below by Doug Stringer. There is no question that there is a shaking going on, and it does not matter what you think it all means as much as how prepared you are in Him to go through whatever may come. Fear should never be in the equation as Father is not surprised by any of this and... Read more

O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. I have made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.  John 17:25-26 (ESV)  The only person who really knows the true nature of God the Father is Jesus the Son. The world’s perspective cannot fathom... Read more

Dying is a final vanishing from this dimension of life. When we watch a sailboat leaving port and moving toward the horizon, it becomes smaller and smaller until we can no longer see it. But we trust that someone is standing on a faraway shore waiting to see it reach its new harbor. When loved ones pass on, our hearts are in grief. But when we think about the One standing at eternity’s shore eagerly waiting to welcome our beloved... Read more

Faith without works is dead, and equally, faith without love is dead. You can fast and pray for supernatural experiences and in the end get not much more than skinny. High level agape love produces high level supernatural results. So expect the Spirit of God to move through your faithfulness. Expect miracles to happen, but know that it will come through faithfulness in a loving God, and loving others with His love. Read more

Neither our most conscientious religion nor disregard of religion amounts to anything. What matters most is a faith filled life expressed through love. Faith can move mountains. Faith can heal, and receive answers to prayers. Nothing is impossible with faith. Yet many know the power of faith and still are not seeing positive results. Empowered faith comes only through God’s love. Read more

Touch is a powerful expression of love. Babies receive a lot of touch and less as they grow older. Touch often gives more life than words. A warm handshake, a hug, or a kiss, can be powerful moments that can restore, forgive, and heal. Everyone who touched Jesus and everyone whom Jesus touched were healed. God’s incarnate love and power went out from Him and goes out from us to heal one another. Read more

There are places in our own hearts that we ourselves cannot see. Even when we know a lot about ourselves, like our gifts, weaknesses, or motives, a large part of ourselves remain in the shadow of consciousness. Other people, especially those who love us, can often see those areas better than we ourselves can. We will never fully know the significance of our presence in the lives of our friends. That’s a grace that calls us not only to humility... Read more

If we viewed mistakes as a chance to learn something, then we might actually make something excellent some day. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of trying something good! We can inspire others with the things we do now, not the things we’re going to perfect some day. Try something creative, learn from the experience, and enjoy the process! After all, perfection is like trying to hold moon beam in your hand. Read more