Just reading “the Paradise of God” brings a sigh to my lips. Peace fills my soul as I think about walking with my Jesus in the heavenly garden of God. This glorious fellowship is offered . . .
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Manifest Presence
My heart burned within me. I longed to be on my knees at the altar, telling Jesus all the words burning in my bones. But the guest preacher kept talking. I wondered if I should dispense with decorum and just dash up there. Jesus would understand.
Finally, he opened the altar. Immediately, . . .
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The Pleasures of Loving God
The secrets to living a happy and successful life are found in this book! I am not exaggerating.
A personal relationship with God is the source of deep-seated joy and strength not found elsewhere. Just the glory . . .
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From Duty to Desire
As a young believer, I struggled to keep the spiritual disciplines. I knew I was “supposed to” read the Word every morning and pray. Yet, even 15 minutes of quiet seemed impossibly long.
Today, years later, I spend an hour each morning and long for more time to spend in quiet pursuit of the Lord. When did that happen? What changed my heart . . .
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Enter In
I believe God is answering my prayers about what it looks like to “awaken love.” (See New Year’s Resolution.) Last night as I meditated on the topic, I told the Holy Spirit, “I fully yield to Your divine inspiration and leadership.”
This morning, God awoke me with this dream . . .
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