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Turning Up The Light Blog
Most of us enjoy being on the inside track, becoming part of the inner circle. We appreciate it when we have the kind of information that carries more weight than mere opinion. Otherwise, we can only make a best guess, and hope we know enough to move forward in confidence. The fact is that God […]
Isaiah 49:6 gives every living soul a purpose, a reason for being. It says, “Hence, I will also appoint you as light to the nations so that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” Coming into the light and being the light are biblical themes that illuminate the truth of what God […]
According to Psalm 118:24, this is the day the Lord made, the day He acted, created, did something vital to our existence. God acted, so what’s our response? The Psalm goes on to say, that God made this day, so we should rejoice and be glad in it. We should be smiling from ear to […]
When you’re waiting, waiting, waiting, for God to show up, you can grow weary, frustrated, and maybe even a little cranky. After all, you need help. You’ve prayed and prayed, and still you wonder if you’re bring ignored. It’s not always easy to understand those times, but maybe it helps to consider a key moment […]
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6, NIV F.B. Meyer, British theologian and Baptist preacher wrote, “We never test the resources of God until we attempt the impossible.” If you […]
Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times. Romans 12:12, NCV Trouble is an interesting teacher. It shakes us to the core and reminds us of who we are. It leads us down the corridors of unnamed fears, unlimited ways to worry, and renewed self-doubt. It makes […]
It appears that love has gone missing! Some say, “good riddance,” because any excuse to cast love into the darkness and act with violence and hatred works for them. Others say, love just disappoints them, seldom living up to their expectations, so they are better off without it anyway. Troubled ones search the Internet for […]
Hence, I will also appoint you as light to the nations so that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6, CEB If you’ve been appointed to be the light to the nations, the community, the neighborhood, or your workplace, then why do you so often slip into the shadows? Perhaps […]
Thought I’d share a piece from my upcoming book to be published later this year, called God’s Got This! Hope you like it. My Words: Lord, worry is taking over my life. Please help me. God’s Word: Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. […]
Remember the busy signal you used to get on your old landline phone when your call was not picked up? You got a rather annoying beep and when you needed to speak with someone quickly, it was more than frustrating. When you pray over difficulties in life and you get no answer time after time, […]
