I will not Fear.

Don’t fear the darkness, because “you are the light of the world. A city on a hill can not be hidden.” –Matt 5:14

Intimidation comes from a dark place. It is not you; it is not me.

“We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Gal 5:17

We are not to fear man, but God only. He must be our ALL, for us to be in the place of victory. After all He is the victor. See Isaiah 41:10,11

Set your mind on things above not on things of the earth, for you died and your life is now hidden with Christ, in God.” Col 3:2-3

In the past, you may have been intimidated and paralyzed with fear. But now, it’s a new day and you can ‘trust in The Lord, your God. You are not leaning on your own understanding. But in all your ways you are acknowledging Jesus Christ, Messiah, and He makes your paths straight.’ see Prov 3:5-6

Ego makes a man smaller, not bigger. Walk in quiet strength. Loving and being Loved by your Daddy, God. You are no longer bound by idols of want, and things of this life that promise fulfillment, yet only keep you wanting more. More is not more. More is less and less is MORE. Less struggle. Less pain. Less complication, less competition! How can you  compete if your already a winner? His sacrifice is enough. His grace is sufficient, for ALL your needs.

You are now,no longer intimidated. You are no longer passive, but walking in power!

United with Christ we Stand.

"We are one in The Spirit. We are one in The Lord and we pray that our unity may one day be restored." -Carolyn Arends

Another New Day.

It eludes me, why the happiest couples are often, not the most spirituality minded.

What the Apostle Paul says is, then true. I'll paraphrase:' If you
are single, your heart is for The Lord and the things of the Lord.
If you are married your responsibilities and focus is toward your
spouse.' from I Cor. 7:32

I would add this response from "Becoming Jane"- "And rightly so!"
This saddens me as it pulls me apart. I am so heavenly minded, that
I am of no earthly good." (author unknown).

Paul also says. (Again my paraphrase). 'If you are married don't
desire to be single.If you are single, don't desire to be married.
But be content, whatever you are.' from I Cor. 7:27

Our churches and our society lead us to believe the opposite, by not
honoring the single person and by putting marriage as an idol. As if,
God is more pleased with us,when we are married. This indicates to
some, that to be married is more honored or respected,that to be
single. I.e. marriage is the goal. If marriage is your goal,
let's say you have "achieved" this goal. Do you compromise any part of your walk with God, to keep that goal? God must be first. Are you goal oriented?
That is, will you, now having achieved the goal of marriage, now
look for another goal to conquer? Marriage,Singleness,... Life is a journey, a walk. Not an end.

Don't get me wrong. God is for you, married or single. You give your
whole life to Him,and you are complete, single or married. There
should be no bias. Honor to those who are blessed to find someone to
share their life with.And honor to those,who choose to continue in
the marriage with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Honor is is the key.

You are formed by a perfect creator, in His image for His glory.
If we get that, it doesn't matter if we are single, married or a
dating couple. He needs to be our identity.

If you are single,devote your time to God and ENJOY,the power of it.

'Do not be deceived, God is not mocked. For whatever a man or
woman sows,that will they also reap.' from Gal.6:7

Sow joy, not doubt. Sow happiness, not regret. Sow blessing,not
blame. You will reap a harvest.

'Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast.
It does not rejoice over wrong doing. It does not seeks one's own
benefit. It does not give up.' from I Cor 13:4-7

Sow love. Reap a bountiful harvest.

This is Dad-Life.

"It's the Dad-Life". Here's to all the dad's and awesome husbands! U rock! Keep it Real. Commit!
Thank you Church On The Move for this video. Visit COTM to view the video at: www.churchonthemove.com

B4 i eat?! A parody song.

Thank you Anita Renfroe for the "Before I Eat." videos. You can see this and and her other videos
are at her website at www.anitarenfroe.com .

Coffee with Jesus.