I lit the purple candle with lavender scent and watched as a thin trail of smoke rose from the wick. My eyes followed it up to the point the smoke became enveloped by the atmosphere in my kitchen. The smoke seemingly vanished, but the aroma of lavender permeated my home all day. I like to … Continue reading Day 4 – God’s sense of smell
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Day 3 – He hears our prayers
"Zechariah and Elizabeth truly did what God said was good. They did everything the Lord commanded and were without fault in keeping His law. But they had no children, because Elizabeth could not have a baby, and both of them were very old." Luke 1:6-7 NCV. This couple had all the spiritual credentials. Zechariah was … Continue reading Day 3 – He hears our prayers
Day 2 – Gabriel comes bearing news
“Once when Zechariahʼs division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.” … Continue reading Day 2 – Gabriel comes bearing news
Day 1 – The Prophecy Candle or The Candle of Hope
"Now there was a man from Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout. He was waiting on the CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL, and the Holy Spirit was on him." Luke 2:25 NIV "And again, Isaiah says", "The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nation, in Him the Gentiles … Continue reading Day 1 – The Prophecy Candle or The Candle of Hope
Cancelled!
Yesterday day I began my saga of my wearisome travel day from Addis Ababa Ethiopia back home to Tulsa, Oklahoma. It had been an exhilarating experience in Ethiopia. Twenty-six people had come to know the Lord, and my only assignment had been to watch God at work all around me. I was filled with the … Continue reading Cancelled!
Open that door! – Please
I rushed to the gate counter out of breath with feet swollen. I began my journey home 24 hours earlier. It originated in Addis Abab, Ethiopia. The flight across the pond took 17 hours. Praying for patience I stood in line for the next available immigration officer to look over my passport, ask me pertinent … Continue reading Open that door! – Please
I WILL HONOR GOD WITH THANKSGIVING
“After the death of Moses the LORD’s servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them. I promise you what I promised … Continue reading I WILL HONOR GOD WITH THANKSGIVING
Advent 2016
Advent - expectant arrival of a notable person or event. Our Lord Jesus is the most notable person who ever walked the face of this earth. His personality was both magnetic and polarizing. The nation of Israel longed for their Messiah, their long awaited promise of salvation. Jesus did not match the criteria of their … Continue reading Advent 2016
He’s not surprised
"When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel's leaders. the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abidjan, and they served at Beersheba. But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice." "so all the elders … Continue reading He’s not surprised
The God of the Angel Armies
https://www.amazon.com/Through-Their-Eyes-Celebrating-Christmas/dp/1945620099/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1477575057&sr=8-6&keywords=through+their+eyes+book https://www.iamnot4gotten.org/store.html "In the first year of his reign, I Daniel, Daniel, learned from reading the word of the Lord..." Daniel 9:2 "On April 23, as I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River, I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure … Continue reading The God of the Angel Armies