Dopamine Our brains release the “feel-good hormone,” dopamine, to create a reward circuit that incentivizes us to learn and accomplish things. This is by God’s design, as we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” However, addictions to drugs, porn, and even …
I Want To Get Carried Away In God’s River! In the last post I shared some highlights of the mighty works of Jesus that I’ve seen this year, but I had to make another post to continue. We mentioned Jose, …
Heaven Now! Sometime around 2008, I felt that the Lord was telling me to write about truths I’d learned which had brought manifestation of God’s power in my life and a great awareness of God’s presence. At times I physically …
Colossians 4:2 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 1 Peter 4:7 (NIV) The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Scripture tells us to devote ourselves to prayer, or give …
Last week we talked about Jesus’ promises for those who ask in his name. We saw that asking in Jesus’ name must be more than just saying “in Jesus’ name” or pronouncing certain syllables. Today we are continuing by talking …
Did you ever see a great manifestation of God’s power or authority in Christ, and then try to imitate what you saw but end up disappointed with the results? Or have you read scriptural promises and tried to act on them, …
Last week we talked about the fact that God is Spirit. We must be born of the Spirit to see His kingdom. Christianity as God intends it should flow out of a spiritual connection. I ended with the phrase “The …
I remember a period of time when I went to a church almost every night of the week. I wanted to experience God’s presence in a greater way, but I often left feeling disappointed and frustrated. Years later God gave …
Last week we saw why Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” had nothing to do with pride. The “being exalted” here was not a negative thing like pride, but was a positive thing! “Exalted” simply means “lifted up.” The gospel lifts us. …
The White Flag I go to a prayer group on Monday nights. It’s at the school across the street. A few weeks ago, they asked me to pray for our neighborhood. Scripture says Jesus’ government and peace will increase continually, …