Let’s Talk About What We’re Missing

Let’s Talk About What We’re Missing

For if you keep seeking it like a man would seek for sterling silver, searching in hidden places for cherished treasure, then you will discover the fear of the Lord and find the true knowledge of God. . . For the Lord has a hidden storehouse of wisdom made accessible...
A Kiss from God: Experiencing His Lavish Love

A Kiss from God: Experiencing His Lavish Love

Your extravagant kindness to me makes me want to follow Your words even more!  Psalm 119:65 (TPT) Opulent is the only word that can describe the interior of some of the world’s grand palaces.  They are full of golden features, expensive tapestries, rare art...
Where Are You?

Where Are You?

I long to drink of you, O God, drinking deeply from the streams of pleasure flowing from your presence.  My longings overwhelm me for more of you!  My Soul thirsts, pants, and longs for the living God.  I want to come and see the face of God.  Psalm 42:1-2 (TPT) Have...
The Power of the Gospel

The Power of the Gospel

And he said to them, “As you go into all the world, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race! Mark 16:15 (TPT) Have you ever felt like the world is coming apart at the seams? We seem to be hemorrhaging on every level. I sometimes have...
When Busyness Looks Like Purpose (But Isn’t)

When Busyness Looks Like Purpose (But Isn’t)

All who are obsessed with being secure in life will lose it all – including their lives. But those who let go of their lives and surrender them to me will discover true life. Luke 17:33 (TPT) Most of us are living agenda-driven lives. We build plans, manage...
Emmanuel. God with us. Always.

Emmanuel. God with us. Always.

There is only one strong, safe, and secure place for me; it’s in God alone, who gives me strength for the battle.  He’s my shelter of love and my fortress of faith, who wraps himself around me as a secure shield. I hide myself in this one who subdues enemies before...
Maturing in Grace

Maturing in Grace

For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives. John 8:32 (TPT) Grace is not a theory, a doctrine, or a clever religious phrase. Grace is a Person. Grace is Jesus Christ — the fullest expression of what God’s heart looks like in motion. He...
Am I Praying… or Just Performing?

Am I Praying… or Just Performing?

At each and every sunrise, you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning, I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart. Psalms 5:3 (TPT) Have you ever found yourself reverting to old...
Surrender

Surrender

Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth. Psalm 46:10 (TPT) “Surrender your anxiety. Relax!” Wow, this verse in Psalm 46 is a real challenge! How many times in the midst of...

16 – Testimony

Principles from John’s Gospel – 16 – Tim Cole Sharing our personal experience with Jesus actually builds a bridge of faith for those who do not believe and helps them borrow our faith for their first steps toward...