“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. John15:5 I read through all the editorial comments in a row, just as I was instructed. But I was not prepared for the hard shove…

But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.  But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,  and whoever wants to be first among…

New Series Note: For tips on how to read scroll to the bottom:    We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For…

Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” John 4:10 NLT   I was thirsty. So thirsty it felt like my body was shriveling up. But it was not the kind of thirst that…

Shooting out of bed with holy fire, I emailed the founder and CEO of the publishing company. A few months prior we had chatted about a position that I wanted and she wanted me to fill, but I could not financially work out. I was certain there would not be enough to pay the bills….

“Oh Lord,” I prayed in earnest, heart lurching toward the vision. “I would love to work for you full time,” I cried aloud. But my mind could not see a way.   The thought had arisen from a meeting with a member of my book launch team-one who had taken his role as a prayer warrior…