Category Archives: Presence

What happens when you don’t get your cookies?

Let them give glory unto the Lord… – Isaiah 42:12, KJV We often make things more complicated than they really are. Take, for example, the idea of glorifying God. If you were to ask the average Christian what it means

What are you using as your measuring stick?

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1, KJV It can be either very gratifying or very depressing when we compare ourselves to other people. If we are better off than the

God would be more than happy to visit with you, but you’ve got to clean your house first.

For thus says the high and lofty One—He Who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, but with him also who is of a thoroughly penitent and humble spirit, to revive the spirit

How about remembering that God is with you always? It might be to your advantage.

…expect The Lord. – Psalm 27:14, AMP When we are in God’s presence and we are right with Him, there are so many wonderful things available to us. There is peace, joy, patience, kindness, safety, and goodness, just to name

God would be proud of you if you could earn the respect of a demon.

But [one] evil spirit retorted, Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you? – Acts 19:15, AMP Have you ever been paid a compliment by a demon? The Apostle Paul has, and it was one of the

God is working on you. Just hang in there.

The Lord will perfect that which concerns me… – Psalms 138:8, AMP Every now and then, God blesses us with extraordinary moments of insight into His plan for our lives. He lifts us up out of the belly of the

God likes it when you choose not to brood.

And the patriarchs [Jacob’s sons], boiling with envy and hatred and anger, sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him. – Acts 7:9, Amplified Bible I was reminded of a great life lesson when speaking recently with a retired Army Colonel.  During the conversation, the

God will be there to encourage you in your darkest hour.

…for the journey is too great for you. – 1 Kings 19:7, Amplified Bible Be on your guard after a great spiritual victory, for it is immediately following a great spiritual triumph that you are most susceptible to falling into