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The Message in a Body

Scripture in the book of Isaiah contains such a beautiful prophecy about the promised Messiah purposely born to establish His Kingdom on the throne of David forever; His name – God; His rule – justice; He is Wonderful, Counselor, and the Prince of Peace. Rabbis and Jewish writers like Elie Wiesel have long maintained thereContinue reading “The Message in a Body”

Intricate Mysteries Ascribe God’s Excellency

Who are you? Who did God design you to be? If you were created in the image of God, what does that really mean? What purpose does a human being ultimately have? Are there many purposes or just one? How can someone understand God’s specific will for their lives using a collection of writings datingContinue reading “Intricate Mysteries Ascribe God’s Excellency”

How Does Worship Gain the Victory?

Telling someone that worship will gain the victory while they are in the middle of a serious concern can sound like “Christianease”. It maybe a little dismissive or even harsh if they can not sense a heart of love (1 COR 13:1), if there is little relationship or if there is no evidence in yourContinue reading “How Does Worship Gain the Victory?”

The Heart That Never Cries

Yesterday following a robust discussion in our local bible study, I was asked a question by a fellow student of the Word of God who was trying to grasp HOW a person can possibly live in eternity and never morn unsaved loved-ones who are forever tormented and separated from those who live with God. Continue reading “The Heart That Never Cries”

One of Many Branches on a Fruitful Vine

What’s with a blog dedicated to fruitfulness? Almost sounds too fruity… Lately I’ve felt so compelled to deepen my life’s journey with God my Father, wanting to know Him more intimately and the more I long to know Him, the more I am drawn into His Holy Scripture. Reading the Bible use to be aContinue reading “One of Many Branches on a Fruitful Vine”

Is Trusting Optional or Is It Expected Fruit?

The answer to this question is truth – and – difficult to apply amidst the troubles of life yet in reality trials are there for our character/fruit development. James 2:19-20 NKJV. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man,Continue reading “Is Trusting Optional or Is It Expected Fruit?”

The Vineyard

Before writing about the Vineyard and the fruit, let’s read what scripture has to say . Jesus told a parable of the workers in the Vineyard. Mat 20:1-34 NKJV – “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. “Now when heContinue reading “The Vineyard”