Dear child. I have amazing things planned for you. AMAZING! Your prayers for impossible things are possible because I CAN DO IT! Keep on believing in me. Keep on trusting me. I hear you and I am answering your prayers. Don’t rely on what you see but on who I am. O Lord. I am […]
Reflections on Revival – Oct.2
Dear child. You struggle with the thought of not being adequate. Let me tell you that that is right where I want you – inadequate. It is when you are not ‘enough’ that I can reveal my power and might through you. Take heart for I AM sufficient for every situation in your life. Trust […]
Reflections on Revival – Sep.25
Revival. Dear child. You are frightened to obey me. Why? Do you not know that I am right beside you and I will fill you with strength to obey me? Keep your eyes fixed on mine; I will walk with you. Choose to trust me. I will not disappoint you. O Lord. I am afraid! […]
Reflections on Revival – Sep.18
Dear child. How can I speak to me when you have no ears to hear me? And how can you obey me when you can’t hear me? Turn to me and let my words bring you life. My words are rich and vibrant. Let me speak to you! O Lord. I long to hear you […]
Bema 3: Keeping on
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): Keeping On Writers on prayer and the great mystics talk about feasting at the table with the Lord, banqueting in deep fellowship for what seems like hours. After a few months of my return to silent prayer, I confess my times are more like coffee breaks with Jesus! Two […]
Battle Ready: Training Souls
This summer at Pineridge Adventure camp was one of excitement and spiritual testing. I had the joy and honour to lead many of the lessons taught at camp this year! Nothing energizes me more than getting up in front of a group of people (big or small) and passionately sharing something I’ve learned! Add to […]
Bema 2: of prayer and gardens
The Bema (βῆμα, בּימה ) : of Prayer and Gardens I was on retreat in Toronto in 1988 when I met Sister Jessica. She became “Jess” when she learned we were Scottish, and her gentle accent and wit helped us adjust to silent meals, strange chapel hours and meditation times. In a day or two […]
Irene’s HopeCC Update
Its early evening and my head is jerking, nodding out of control as I fight sleep. Jet lag is one of the hard aspects of making a trip to HopeCC but do I go again? For sure! It is always amazing to see what changes are happening there and the presence of God is seen […]
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): Chiefly on Prayer
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): Chiefly on Prayer In the Cave of the Heart: This is the title of John Michael Talbot’s song written for Christians who pray and meditate, or better, meditate as prayer. This week one newspaper management columnist advised readers to make a “cave” for reflection and rest. His advice was to turn off […]
A Great Multisite Article – Check it Out!
A Guide to Launching Your FIRST Campus By Dr. Josh Whitehead Copyright 2015 Leadership Network, this article originally appeared here (LINK); reprinted with permission. Although multisite is a “new normal” among churches, launching your first campus is anything but “normal.” In reality, there are few comparisons to preparing to launch your first campus. I hear […]