Discerning God’s voice is crucial, and to be sought after! We have much to learn as we search out the Scriptures. God’s intention for ALL of His people is to grow to such a place in our relationship with God that discerning His voice is very natural. Identifying God’s values/His heart helps us tremendously as […]
MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE
God’s word is clear that His sheep hear His voice. Often we don’t believe that God wants to speak, or that we have the ability to hear. But God’s goodness towards His people is that HE is committed to teaching us how to listen well and with discernment. JOHN 10:1-21: But the One who enters […]
HOW DO YOU LISTEN?
Therefore, consider carefully how you listen. Luke 8:18 Did you know there are many kinds of listeners? We have much to glean from the parable of the sower, and if we are willing to honestly evaluate where we are planted, much growth and fruit can result! Luke 8:5-18 “A farmer went out to sow his […]
MY JOURNEY INTO LISTENING
We all have a story! We are all on a journey in life, with countless experiences and decisions and encounters that shape us. It was the year1983. My husband and I were living and working in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, Netherlands, involved in a discipleship ministry to troubled youth. The phone rang long distance, […]
POLAR BEARS: GOD’S PLAYFUL COMMUNICATIONS
I’ve had experiences with God which seemed crush-you-to-the-ground heavy. I’ve also had experiences which were so light and fun you couldn’t be stuck on the ground. There are moments when fathers speak seriously about sober matters. There are also playful moments of fun and silliness. Similar to our earthly fathers, our heavenly Father will take […]
LISTENING 101: DISCERNING THE VIBRATIONS
We hung a musical mobile over our children’s crib. Disney characters like Mickey, Donald, Pluto and Goofy went roundabout over their eyes and ears, chiming the tune, “It’s a small world.” Before our children could walk or talk they were collecting impressions. As months and years passed our children would learn the character of those characters. […]
