Free and Not Deceived!

“If therefore the Son shall set you free, you shall be free indeed.” (Jn. 8:36 NAS) For anything that God wants to give us, the devil will offer a counterfeit.  How can we avoid deception and walk in true freedom of the soul?  We have all struggled with habits or character flaws that leave usContinue reading “Free and Not Deceived!”

Little by Little

 “And the Lord your God will clear away these nations before you little by little; you will not be able to put an end to them quickly, lest the wild beasts grow too numerous for you.” (Deut. 7:22 NAS) Spiritual maturity is a process; we take possession of our souls “little by little”.  This isContinue reading “Little by Little”

Mercy and Truth

“Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and esteem in the sight of God and man.” (Prov. 3:3,4) What value do you place on mercy and truth?  Have you written them on the tablet of your heart?  DoContinue reading “Mercy and Truth”

Releasing The Spirit

“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (Jn. 7:38 NKJV) Releasing the river of life through our lives is an important way to extend the Kingdom of God.  There are times that I do this purposefully in prayer and worship.  When JesusContinue reading “Releasing The Spirit”

Union and Communion

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”  (2Cor. 13:14) One of the writings that greatly influenced me early in my Christian life was the book by Hudson Taylor, Union and Communion.  It taught me the importance of establishing aContinue reading “Union and Communion”

The Normal Christian Life

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.”  (Jn. 1:4) After my retirement, my wife and I moved unto an acreage.  A large part of the reason for this move was our understanding of the times we live in.  We are preparing for more glorious and more difficult days ahead.  AsContinue reading “The Normal Christian Life”

Streams in the Desert

“For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.” (Isa. 35:6b) One of the things I try to do in meetings is release the river of God.  On one occasion, while attending a large gathering in Edmonton, I became focussed on praying for a greater release of the anointing as weContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

Walking in the Spirit

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” (Gal. 5:25) If walking in the Spirit through faith is the key to a victorious Christian life, then what is the key to walking in the Spirit?  Obviously, it has to do with faith, but how is this faith to be applied? Continue reading “Walking in the Spirit”