Let me begin with this: I love the body of Christ. It is truly part of Him—alive, sacred, and deeply loved by our Lord. I love Jesus, and my heart is devoted to serving Him and helping His body make the intended impact in our world, which He so loves. I believe the body of Christ can gather in many places and in many ways, for any number of reasons—so long as Jesus remains at the center. Honoring Him, looking to Him, and experiencing His presence among us must always be the focus. I grew up...

In the Beginning: Reflections on Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God…” In Hebrew, the prepositions here are somewhat uncertain— in the beginning , from the beginning , at the beginning —all are possible readings. The text opens not simply with time but with beginning : In the beginning, Elohim—the Strong One, the Mighty One—created. The name Elohim carries a plural form. It doesn’t necessarily indicate the Trinity, but rather expresses the fullness, the plurality of divine strength and being....

I’m pulling My people Deeper into My heart My heart, into My heart Deep It’s a love thing Coursing in My blood, My life My life, Eternity is My life, My blood Not mere forgiveness But a lifestyle of Purposeful living A For…liveness An Eternal giving of life Universe, come into Me I’m the gate A star gate to dimensions Yet to be Discovered Time’s not really passing But filling, filling up Purposes springing Purposes singing Singing praises Declaring joy and hope and love Oh love Love that...