Be Heaven Minded

Yesterday I started a convo on Facebook with status updates about being “Heaven Minded.”   But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. {Phil 3:20-21 ESV}     Check out this video by Jenn Johnson from Bethel Church. The last few minutes meditate on the words, “I wanna be heaven minded.” I can’t get over these lyrics. Here is what I tweeted and put on Facebook. … Continue Reading »»

Soaking In The Psalms-Ps. 3

For the last month we’ve been soaking in the Psalms on my LIVE IT OUT Facebook community. {join us!} I usually post quick thoughts straight on that page, but my heart is so full  with Psalm 3 today that I need to just blog about it. Read over Psalm 3 several times asking the Holy Spirit to pull out one aspect or theme that stands out and tugs on your heart. Go ahead and take some time to write out the verse and what it is saying to you. Interacting with the scripture is key to soaking in the Word … Continue Reading »»

An Ugly Side of My Heart

I just heard on the radio this morning Dr. James Dobson talking about his encounter with Ted Bundy — a gruesome murderer. Dobson mentioned that Ted told him during their meeting the night before his execution that he repented of his sins. I am so ashamed at my reaction to this statement.   My first thought was God, if he gets into heaven after performing such atrocities, won’t this man get away with out some eternal judgment from you?!? My second thought was (I am not exaggerating here) heaven will be tainted with a man like this allowed in! Though … Continue Reading »»