Given November 8, 2005
This morning, I heard a news report about a “shock jock” TV and radio host who is particularily vulgar on air and in his life and makes $96,000 a day! As I was ironing my shirt, I said, “God, why do you let this guy live? Why don’t you just take him out?” Immediately, my mind went to Zacchaeus’ house and I said, “Well, if you were here, you’d go to his house for lunch, wouldn’t you?”

Jesus sees people differently than we do. He loves them just like He loves us. We need to do the same. We need to pray for these people.

I immediately repented and thought what a witness it would be if this “shock jock” got saved! It could happen; look what happened to Saul of Tarsus. Think about it.

Given January 4, 2002
We know the importance of and the result of feeding our natural body. What happens? We are nourished, become stronger, become bigger, (not always a good thing), and life is sustained. If we don’t feed ourselves, we will become weak, lose our abilities and eventually die. So we should feed our bodies with food that is appropriate and that will do us good.

In the same way, we need to feed our spiritual bodies. When we do, with good spiritual food like God’s Word, Christian fellowship, and uplifting music, our spirits will grow, become stronger, bigger, (which is a good thing), and our present and eternal lives are sustained. Pay attention to what you’re feeding your spirit. We need a strong spirit to fend off the wiles of the devil.

Given November 6, 2005
During the alter prayer time this evening, I was “laying down” those things that would hinder my walk with God. Things like temper, pride, timidity and bad habits; all were laid down at the alter. Now, I’ve heard many times that what Christians do is lay these things down then pick them back up again later, we don’t leave them there.

Tonight, however, God showed me that sometimes these things follow you out the door. They follow you around tempting you to pick them back up again. I could see these pests badgering me to let them back in my life. Then the scripture came to mind, “Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow you…” Psalm 23:6. This is what I want! Goodness and Mercy, not those ungodly things following me. When the Goodness and Mercy twins are following me, the other stuff can’t get near.

Given November 4, 2004
Most of the time, we’ll say, “God, show me and I’ll believe.” However, God says, ” Believe and I’ll show you.” It always works that way, God’s way, which is just the opposite of the world’s way. That’s faith! What do you want to see God do in your life? Believe and be amazed!
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. Mark 5:36

Given September 2004
Fear is like a bully who pushes you around and controls you through how you percieve the situation. But, like a bully, if you will take one step of courage toward him and not back down, he will back up. Step out in faith with the power of God behind you and push that bully of fear back! You don’t have to put up with it! For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7