Monthly Archives: March 2025

A Unique and Beautiful Relationship

There is a unique relationship that is unlike any other relationship. However, that relationship is seldom discovered and rarely recognized because it is hidden by or replaced by religion. That most unique relationship is a heart-to-heart relationship with the risen … Continue reading

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The Name That Truly Matters

For me, one name stands above them all. That’s the name I want to see honored and glorified — not my name, not someone else’s name, not the name of any organization, and not even a country’s name. “God exalted … Continue reading

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If You’re After Laughter . . .

Laughter comes in many forms from various sources. It can come as pride, mockery, manipulation, anxiety, insecurity, drunkenness, or even vulgarity. Laughter can also come as innocence, happiness, sincerity, kindness, wholesome pleasure, delight, and spontaneity. Pure, blameless laughter that overflows … Continue reading

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When I Was Five, I Had a Strange Love in My Heart

When I was five, I had a strange love in my heart. I loved an invisible friend. I frequently talked to my unseen friend. All these years later, my invisible friend is still with me and continues to be the … Continue reading

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Invisible Things Can Be Seen

Invisible things can be seen with the eyes of the heart. Love’s invisible, but I can see it. Hope’s invisible, but I can see it. Faith’s invisible, but I can see it. God’s kingdom is invisible and supernatural, but it … Continue reading

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Seeing Lots of Hope!

Seeing Hope from Armenias, Costa Rica Watching eagles soaringAs my heart’s adoringThe risen Jesus Christ–Volcano behind meFresh water lake ahead.The Lake Nicaragua islandsSeem to rejoice with meAlong the horizon.May all people and landsJoin both hearts and handsAnd soar with God’s … Continue reading

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My Job and My Purpose Never Change

There is a job I do for free. Day after day it never changes. It’s more than just a job. It’s a purpose. It’s a mission. It’s a calling that continually burns deep withing my heart. My most important job … Continue reading

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Political Ability Isn’t Your Answer

The most important ability isn’t political ability. It’s the ability and willingness to surrender to and obey “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” not just in words but in day-to-day reality. The living Jesus is the answer to what … Continue reading

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My Favorite Weather is Sunshine in my Heart

My favorite weather is sunshine in my heart. I enjoy that kind of beautiful inner weather day and night by letting the Son of God continually shine in and be the literal King to rule over my thoughts, feelings, and … Continue reading

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The King of Hearts

The King of Hearts is my most influential teacher. I love Him because He first loved me and has taught me so much. He wants to be the King of your heart. Let Jesus welcome you into His deck of … Continue reading

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