This month I got the pleasure of celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) for the first time.  My church observed it by all going camping together for the 8 day feast (with a set up and tear down/clean up day on each end making it 10 days total).

I confess I was pretty freaked out about going on many levels (I hadn’t camped in 23 years!), but at the same time I knew He was calling me to step out and do it – so I trusted Him and stepped in faith. » more »

I want to begin by saying that growing up Christmas was my favorite holiday, by far. When the Lord started talking to me about this area I was not happy about it for many reasons, but the more I learned the less I could ignore what I was finding.

What I’ve learned has been a great reminder that we have a responsibility to be in full uncompromising alignment with what the Lord says because generations will follow in our footsteps whether we are trying to be leaders or not.  Many years ago decisions were made intentionally and for reasons many of us would disagree with today, yet we follow them still today simply because it’s what we’ve been taught to do and because we’re familiar with it we see no harm in it.  Many well-intentioned individuals have innocently and unknowingly followed along this path – myself included. Let us not take our responsibilities lightly on how we proceed from here. » more »

There have been questions kicking around in my head for several months and I’ve finally decided to blog some of these thoughts.  This is still something I’m chewing on so feel free to share scripture and we can banter together if you like

Allen started this whole line of questioning when he brought 1 John 3:4 to me:

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. (KJV) » more »

Hosea 2:6 is a favorite verse of mine because it demonstrates a principle of how God works: He will hinder our way to keep us from going the wrong way.

Therefore I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths. » more »

Exodus 31:14

You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death; for whosoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people.

How many of us have done laundry on our “day of rest”? Or just one “quick” task. I know I am guilty. In those moments I don’t think it’s ever occurred to me that what I’m doing is displeasing to God, but the truth is… it is. God said we should not even kindle our fire (Exodus 35:3). » more »