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For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:27 These words by Paul express the great paradigm for the surrendered believer. As we grow in our transforming Union with Christ, there also is a growing desire to love Him and to know union with Him, without the filters of this fallen […]

“Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God, who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge.” (2 Corinthians 1:22-23) Notice that this verse in second Corinthians Chapter 1 says that we have been anointed. It doesn’t say that we could be anointed,

(Ps.16:11) You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. This has always been an important scripture for me, and one I come back to over and over again. It’s been one of those kind of guide post words.

Luke 9:27-34 (NASB) 27 But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” The Transfiguration 28 Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29

Everyday we face all kind of uncertainties that can create a lot of worry and anxiety. It’s easy to daydream about living in a world full of the expected and not the unexpected. That would bring such peace wouldn’t it? I’ve often counseled people over the years who were about to go into some situation

Jeremiah 15:18-19 (NASB) 18 Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will You indeed be to me like a deceptive stream With water that is unreliable? 19 Therefore, thus says the LORD, “If you return, then I will restore you— Before Me you will stand; And if you

Psa. 27:4 One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple. Psa. 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life;

John 17:3 And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), Whom You have sent. 1 John 1:1-3 What was from the beginning, what we have

John 5:44 “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek glory from God only? This is an amazing verse. To live for God’s glory involves giving Him all the honor in everything, but it also means to live for His affirmation and praise alone, over your life

Ex. 33:14  The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Ex. 33:15  Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. Ex. 33:16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people