One night the patriarch Jacob fell asleep in a place called Luz. As he slept, he dreamt of an open heaven. Specifically, he saw a ladder set-up, reaching all the way to the heavens. The angels of God were descending and ascending up and down the ladder. But even more awesome, was the fact that Jacob saw the Lord God … Read More
All That Night – David Davis
ALL THAT NIGHT David Davis, Kehilat HaCarmel “…the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night” (Ex. 14:21). God works in the night seasons. He is working in our darkest hours. There is no night or day to Him. “The darkness and the light are both alike to You” (Ps. 139:12). We may see … Read More
The Destination and The Companion – Andrev Baltazar
Being active in the ministry for the last 15 years, I have seen people reach the destiny or destination that God has planned for their lives. The fruit of their journey is undeniably from the Lord. It is something that we admire, as God has blessed them along the way. However, I have seen close friends totally miss it, because … Read More
How Big is Your God? – Vince Conroy
The seashore, coastline and beaches are awesome, but I really love the big mountain ranges. John Muir once referred to them as “the most impressive of all the terrestrial manifestations of God”. The massive walls of granite and endless variety of scenery surprises me and leaves me breathlessly in awe of God’s creativity. If you have ever driven over the … Read More
The Command to Love – Michaela Baltazar
The most important thing to God is for us to love, that is why when the Pharisee asked Jesus what the most important commandment in the law of Moses is, He said: …“‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 A … Read More
Inconceivable – Rachel Klinge
Have you ever heard something that was just “too good to be true”? Or have you ever had a thought that was so beyond your knowledge base, reasoning skills and experience that you assume it is crazy? It’s literally inconceivable! The scripture says, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has imagined the things that God has … Read More
Confess To Posses – Andrev Baltazar
Happy New Year! As 2014 begins, it is almost certain that people will feel a sense of restarting or a doing over for some areas in their lives. At the start of each new year, we come up with resolutions or goals for the year. We move forward with good intentions, but then we run out of steam and totally … Read More
#GoodNewsDecember – John Bidaurreta
Many of us heard about, or participated in, the November Thankful Challenge. This was where people posted something to they were thankful for on their social media accounts each and every day of November. I was so personally blessed by all the thankfulness that was trending in November. Well, my challenge for us this month is what I call #GoodNewsDecember. … Read More
Lesson From a Lost Crab Trap – Caleb Klinge
When something is lost, your value for that thing determines the urgency of the search. If you lose something that you don’t really care about, it’s an easy come, easy go type situation, so might not look very hard. Earlier this month I lost a crab trap on the opening weekend of the Dungeness Crab season. Normally I set crab … Read More
3 Keys to Serving People with Excellence – Milt Hodges
3 Keys to Serving People with Excellence – Milt Hodges Scriptural Context: Acts 6: 1-6 Have you ever been asked to serve in any capacity? Were you happy, sad, pumped up, or did serving put you in a bad mood? The early church had a challenge in Acts 6 that created an opportunity for others to serve others with excellence. … Read More