“Journaling, the writing out of our prayers and God’s answers, provides a great new freedom in hearing God’s voice.” – Mark Virkler
And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Mark 9:7)
How often do you journal and what do you do with it?
In the past few weeks I have journaled extensively and reflected on the past year, It was an aha moment when I realized Mark Virkler had the greatest impact on me in 2008 of …

Shekinah is derived from a Hebrew verb that literally means to settle, inhabit, or dwell.
I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob. (Psalm 132:4)
How can you revolutionize your prayer time?
As mentioned in yesterday’s devotional, God lined up a sequence of devotionals and responses to them that ultimately opened the door for me and others to learn about Michael Howard and now meet him this coming weekend.
Michael is the …

“If ever there was an age that needed the practice of solitude and silence, it’s now!” – Tim Lundy
“BE STILL … and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10a)
What step(s) will you take in 2007 to practice solitude and silence?
Today begins day #1 of my sabbatical year – a year of rest. Each year since 2003, I have chosen a theme verse for the year. Until just two days ago, I was asking God to let me know His choice for a theme verse for 2007. After watching the “Be …

“Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers for all the problems men face. The Bible can touch hearts, order minds, and refresh souls.” – Ronald Reagan
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Have you discovered the beauty, wonder, and wisdom of the Bible?
“It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” – George …

 Biblical unity first begins with our own communion with God and then emanates outward from the marriage.
 ”that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” (John 17:21)
Shortly before going to the cross, Jesus prayed for unity (John 17:21). Unity glorifies God, while disunity pushes people away from God.
My heart’s desire is to see cities and nations transformed by the power of God. For that to happen …

Worship is any genuine expression which begins in the heart and gives honor to God!
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)
When I’m at work, I sometimes hear co-workers tell me they can’t wait till they leave because they are looking forward to a vacation the next day or week. I remind them that this is the day that the LORD has …

We are called to take the kingdom of God where the gates of hell are (the marketplace) for Jesus to build His Church.
“For we are God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9)
Within the past year, I joined the International Coalition of Workplace Ministries (ICWM). Their slogan is “One mission – separate callings – many alliances.” Their purpose is to “to ignite leaders for workplace transformation by modeling Jesus Christ.” That’s something I can get excited about. Jesus prayed for unity in the Garden of Gethsemane shortly before his death.
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There is a protocol for entering the presence of the King!
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:4)
Yesterday’s message was about holiness – being holy because God is holy and commands us to be holy. I’m convinced that we need the power of God and the presence of God to be holy.
There is a protocol for entering the palace to meet with the King! We start by thanking God for what He has done and praising …