It was April of 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a time when not even family members were allowed to visit assisted living homes. But by the grace of God, Peggy and I were allowed to see my mother as she had not much longer to live. When we arrived at the front …
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Restrooms, confessions, and forgiveness
Have you ever made a mistake or committed an offense that you confessed to? What was the result of your admission? Did you receive justice and mercy, or did you get what you deserved? Or perhaps you didn’t confess to it and lay in hiding, never to come clean. We’ve all taken wrong turns, perhaps …
Rooted and Grounded in the Word of the Lord
Lyrics (spontaneous improvised praise and worship) Rooted and grounded in You, Your Word in our heart, God Deep down on the inside Let Your seed go deep, deep, deeper still. Rooted and grounded in the Word of the Lord Rooted and grounded in the Word of the Lord Rooted and grounded in the Word of …
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That’s ridiculous!
Don’t we all worry and think negative thoughts at times? “Negative worry is imagining your future with God not showing up “(from Worrying with God by Steve and Wendy Backlund). Isn’t that ridiculous to think? Perhaps because worry is based on past experiences in life, right? But what if we imagined only positive thoughts instead …
Someone else’s faith and a mustard seed
It was the early 70s. The Beatles, public demonstrations and disorder (sound familiar?), gas shortage lines1, and the Vietnam war were in full swing. It was the “sign of the times.” In 1971, the Jesus Revolution was Time magazine’s featured front cover. It was a period in history of soul searching, of looking inward. We …
Is God your vision, or are you looking through broken spectacles?
Is God the focus of your every thought? Do you consider God’s will when you are making decisions? Do you trust in God to establish your every step? Does God delight in your ways? Is He your total abandon? Trust in God for all things.He is the light that redeems.He is the light that restores.He …
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Adventures in Flowing in God, Part 4
I began writing this as a continuation of a series of posts entitled Adventures in Flowing in God, but perhaps this should have been renamed “ADVENTURES IN FLOWING IN GOD … NOT SO MUCH THIS TIME.” Do you ever wish to hear God, but you can’t? This is not an uncommon problem for the average …
Change the Tide in the Name of Jesus
https://youtu.be/lAWPKdsabfw (Duration: 1 min 55 sec) Recorded live at the International House of Prayer Eastern Gate. It’s more important than ever NOW that we pray that there be a Holy Spirit increase, that there would be an increased spirit of prayer and song, that Jesus Christ would be lifted up in these days, and that …
Change the Tide in the Name of Jesus (FULL LENGTH VERSION)
Recorded live at the International House of Prayer Eastern Gate. It’s more important than ever NOW that we pray that there be a Holy Spirit increase, that there would be an increased spirit of prayer and song, that Jesus Christ would be lifted up in these days, and that the Word of the Lord would …
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When I Think About the Lord
By James HueyRecorded live at International House of Prayer Eastern GateSeptember 26, 2019 When I think about the LordHow He saved me, how He raised meHow He filled me with the Holy GhostHow He healed me to the uttermostWhen I think about the LordHow he picked me upTurned me aroundHow He set my feetOn solid …