I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Category Archives: revival
“CATCHING GOD”
Don’t you love the sound of a baby laughing? A few seconds into a YouTube example makes me laugh with him. I have a tape from nearly forty years ago of my grandson laughing. Tape is long outdated; but I … Continue reading
NOT TOO LATE YET
Isaiah 6:11-13 Isaiah’s message was to tell the people their hearts were hardened, the ears dulled, and that there was no hope for them. How long? Until the cities were ruined and the land forsaken. Too late? What do people … Continue reading
UNDER THE WEATHER? YES!
Sounds like I might not have time to design a blog pleasing to your eyes, sweetly fragrant to your nose, drops of wine on your lips, blankkie-snuggly to your touch, and a joyfully chanted tune in your ears BUT I … Continue reading
2021 PRAYER
Dry, parched, and thirsty And bound to the drought of earth Seeking your presence. Pour down upon me Dancing and swaying in rain Eager arms open. ************ Written for ronovan’s weekly haiku challenge using words “bound” and “sway” https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/12/28/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-338-bound-and-sway/ Image: … Continue reading
Posted in haiku, New Year, revival, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged haiku, revival, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, seeking God
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BEHIND STAINED GLASS
How many “layers” of doors do you have to enter to get into your church sanctuary? Probably at least two, maybe three or more-exterior, lobby, at least. Can anyone peek in and see what is going on in your sanctuary? … Continue reading
Posted in church, martyrs, prayer, privacy, revival, Uncategorized, witness
Tagged Christianity, martyrs, me, privacy, public worship, worship
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OH, LORD, SEND A REVIVAL
AND SEND ONE RIGHT NOW! I, with most Christians, want one. But how much price are we willing to pay. Many of us are going to give a couple hours today since it is Sunday. What things happened to bring … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, revival, singing, Uncategorized
Tagged bowing, church, church methods, fasting, revival, singing, victory, worship
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CATHEDRAL vs upper room
“Not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord. How we sometimes knock ourselves out to be the biggest, richest, friendliest, most talented, most caring, most influential and most effective voice for Jesus! And … Continue reading
Posted in manifestations of the Spirit, revival, Uncategorized
Tagged holiness, Holy Spirit, humility, revival, sanctification, upper room
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