SEALED in the Spirit, the Assurance of our Salvation

It grieves me every time I hear any believer in Christ doubting the security of their salvation. The thought a church would teach this fallacy breaks my heart, for it is a false teaching. Let’s examine Scripture together and you will see this teaching cannot stand against the Word of God. 2 Cor 1:20-22The promises … More SEALED in the Spirit, the Assurance of our Salvation

Communion with the Holy Spirit – How to Hear His Voice

One morning recently at church, I had an amazing moment with the Lord during Communion. Allow me to share it and to explain how we can make ourselves open vessels for Him to fill with His heart, thoughts and plans. For seekers or new believers, Communion is when we followers of Christ take a bite … More Communion with the Holy Spirit – How to Hear His Voice

Thanksgiving for The Mystery Beneath the Beatitudes

The Beatitudes are a wonderful reminder as we head into Thanksgiving week here in America, to consider the blessings inherent in knowing Christ and seeking His kingdom. They were among the earliest teachings of Christ. He taught them to a huge multitude of people clamoring to hear His message and are recorded in Matthew 5. … More Thanksgiving for The Mystery Beneath the Beatitudes

Experiencing the Supernatural in the Natural – God is Real

Have you ever had an experience you knew was not of this world? I’m talking about something so unique, so specific, that you cannot brush it off as anything other than a supernatural touch from God. Let me give some examples. One day, several years ago, in the middle of a difficult writing project, I … More Experiencing the Supernatural in the Natural – God is Real

Secrets of Strength: Seven Biblical Concepts that will Change Your Life

–oneseekingtruth [This post is a compilation of a seven-part Bible study I taught last Fall, presented here together as one. I pray you are blessed in using these “Secrets of Strength” in your own life!] Many years ago, we witnessed serious spiritual warfare, its impact on one family and their loved ones. Friends who had … More Secrets of Strength: Seven Biblical Concepts that will Change Your Life

Making Hay While the Sun Shines: A Hopeful Dream About Coronavirus

Today, I had the strangest dream. When I woke, I realized it wasn’t the first time I’d dreamed it. But, I had no idea what it meant until my savvy husband identified a cliche, or idiom, demonstrated within it. Here is the dream: I had a tiny stack of hay attached to my thigh above … More Making Hay While the Sun Shines: A Hopeful Dream About Coronavirus

The Power of Praise

People of God, do you need a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit to blow through your soul? Awake, and soak in the incomparable presence of our Bridegroom. You will find refreshment and joy! Praise is a mighty victory, a place of pure love and power. Arm yourself against complacency, against Hell’s attacks, by having … More The Power of Praise

Does God Really Pour His Spirit upon All Flesh? A Review of Joel 2 and Acts 2

For years now, we’ve been hearing teachers from various halls of Christian faith quoting Joel 2:28 and Acts 2:17, declaring that God is pouring out His Spirit upon “all flesh”, meaning all of humanity. They cite examples of cases where non-believers had dreams of Jesus and then came to faith. While these cases are wonderful … More Does God Really Pour His Spirit upon All Flesh? A Review of Joel 2 and Acts 2

The Solution

Often, I catch myself fretting over the continual cultural slide and division in the United States. The fabric of our American soul is being pulled so hard at both ends, it is thin and close to being torn to shreds in the middle. At least, it seems that way sometimes. One sleepless night recently, I … More The Solution