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Tweet The story is old and has been told well over one hundred zillion times. The story of an inn, a pregnant virgin, a stable, a manger, a star and a king. It’s a story that never grows old that...
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Tweet He asks nothing but death, and you desire nothing but life. How can you put up to Him a prayer for his grace, with a restriction that He shall only send it by a channel demanding no sacrifice on...
View ArticleName it, Claim it … PROCLAIM IT!
Tweet [repost] …an honest look at really knowing Christ… Then he told them what they could expect for themselves: “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s...
View ArticleRope Holding
Tweet So during the night, some of the other believers lowered him in a large basket through an opening in the city wall. Acts 9:25 These nameless men risked their lives to save a stranger. And, this...
View ArticleThe Grand Paradox
Tweet [Book Review] Confession: I’m a pastor. And, I’ve wrestled with my faith. I’ve had questions that God simply seemed to refuse to answer. I’ve had hurts I couldn’t explain. I’ve experienced...
View ArticleWords
Tweet Have you ever listened to yourself? Do you hear life or death? Do you hear love or hate? I’ve been thinking a lot about this… Here’s some wisdom I found to help me choose my words more...
View ArticleBeing mean is MEAN.
Tweet Sometimes people aren’t very nice… including me. Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn. Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships. Proverbs 16:27-28 We get...
View ArticleWeed and Feed!
Tweet It’s almost 70º today in Detroit! After enduring the coldest February in 140 years, today feels like mid-summer! And, you can already see tulips and daffodils pushing above the soil. Now is the...
View ArticleExpanding the Margin
Tweet I’m on vacation. Resting… Playing… Recharging… Praying… and, Listening. It’s been a really busy, crazy, fast-paced, exciting and exhausting season of life and ministry. So, during a walk along...
View ArticleTime 4 Change
Tweet My family and I are on vacation for a few weeks… so this seems like the perfect time to make a BIG change! I’m SUPER HONORED by all of you who faithfully read, subscribe and share iChilly.com!...
View ArticleTruth IS Dare!
Tweet Truth is powerful. Truth is Jesus! I’ve found myself making choices in behavior, attitude and thought that directly relate to a renewed relationship with Jesus (truth) and His Word. IF I’m not...
View ArticleToo Tough NOT to Love!
Tweet “Love means loving the unlovable – or it has no virtue at all.” – G.K. Chesterton Ministry Paradox: We want EVERYONE to love us, but KNOW they won’t… In fact, some we love the most will HATE...
View ArticleBack in the Race!
Tweet Fresh starts are AWESOME! Last night, we had the amazing opportunity to pray with over 25 students who invited Christ to come into their lives as Lord and Savior! BOOM! I love these moments!...
View ArticleDon’t Pet the Dragon
Tweet Social media like owning a pet dragon. At times it’s big & wonderful and then, suddenly, it can burn someone to a crisp! I’ve been toasted like a over-cooked marshmallow and I’m sure I’ve...
View ArticleHeart Like an Anvil!
Tweet I had a rough week. Some difficult days and sleepless nights. And, then a blizzard on top of it all! In the midst of tons of drama, the enemy took several cheap shots at my head and heart! He...
View ArticleStupid & Rude
Tweet We suck at listening sometimes… a lot of times… well, to be honest, most of the time. We have so much competing for our attention, that’s it’s difficult to sit and remain focused &...
View Articlereckoning
Tweet reck·on·ing [rek–uh-ning] the avenging of past mistakes or misdeeds. Do you ever wonder what we’re really doing or at least supposed to be doing? Why are our methods, passion, and approach all...
View ArticleRecalibrate.
Tweet Ahhhhh, it’s almost the end of June! Yeah, ok, technically yesterday was just the first day of summer but WOW, it feels like it’s already 1/3 over! There’s so much I want to accomplish! It’s...
View ArticleVision Quest
Tweet “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like...
View ArticleLIFE UPDATE
After months of praying, talking, listening, fasting, researching and visiting; we have received our next assignment from the Lord… drum roll please… no, seriously, do that thing with your tongue....
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