Tag: overcoming the flesh

Are you following Jesus?

A Meaty Word God does not change. His Word does not change. But God moves. Are we following? In the desert 4000 years ago, God gave the Hebrews a sign to follow. Today, like the pillar of light at night, and the pillar of smoke by day, we need to follow God, undeterred by fear,… Continue reading Are you following Jesus?

America On the Brink

I don’t write regularly because while I do enjoy it, I am attempting to write only what the LORD leads me to write, when He leads me. I send out Soaring Post sparingly because, as there is so much that all of our email in-boxes are bombarded with, I aim to be read when I… Continue reading America On the Brink

Take Nothing for Granted

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him… Continue reading Take Nothing for Granted

The Roots of Self-Condemnation: Preparing for God’s Call

We can be pretty hard on ourselves. Failure is inevitable and we must persevere through our mistakes in order to reach the goal: Fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. One of the last things we need do, when we are aiming to live in the fullness of God, is to put ourselves down, condemning ourselves… Continue reading The Roots of Self-Condemnation: Preparing for God’s Call

Facing Opposition: Preparing for God’s Call

“Without opposition we never become strong.” This quote – which is actually my own – hangs beneath a magnet on the fridge and is referred to by members of my family periodically. As we continue to wrestle, and to fight the good fight, we need to remember the reality of opposition. When we seek God’s… Continue reading Facing Opposition: Preparing for God’s Call