Followers, Soldiers, Spiritual Walkers

  THE FACE OF LOVE CHAPTER 13 IS GOD REQUIRING TOO MUCH FROM MAN? When we walk by sight and not by faith, we are constantly creating an illusion of what we think life is and what we want our life to be. Just think about that. Your lack of faith contributes to your bondage and becomes the forebearer of frustration, depression, disillusionment, and all negative thoughts that are bound to arise in your life. Each step you take into darkness is a chance of falling and sinking into hopeless despair. As we cannot see the future and lack the preparedness to embark upon that journey, walking by sight, we are left to trust our clouded vision. Why would God tell us to walk by faith, blindly trusting Him, if He could not already see the future and have a plan for each and every one of our lives? Whereas, everyone at some time or another has their own idea of what life is and/or should be, we are surrounded by a hodgepodge of ideological and philosophical information that we must sift through ...

  THE FACE OF LOVE CHAPTER 12 THE GOD OF ALL What is the roll of the church as the Body of Christ? Do all churches have the same agenda? And, if not, what does God expect of the church?  Is the church so weak and powerless that it must use politics to force its agenda? Is God so weak and powerless that He, too, must use politics to enact His will? Should we use politics as a platform to speak out against sin? The question is not if we as servants and ambassadors of God should speak against sin, the question is why. We must search our hearts for motives, self-will, and hidden agendas. We must do everything in love, not in love of self and our own desires, but, in love of God's desires and our love for our brothers and sisters. Yet, when our motives stem from false religion founded upon legalism, manmade doctrine, tradition, and worldly principles, we are blinded to speaking Truth, less we teardown and crumble the very weak foundation which we have built and stand upon. When ...

  THE FACE OF LOVE CHAPTER 11 SPIRITUAL DEPRIVATION  F orgive me my friend for my late response to your post. Yet, perhaps you weren't expecting one, but, as your friend I must offer this somewhat lengthy, but, heartfelt reply. Often, when we point a finger at others, we don't realize that instead, we are diagnosing ourselves. I know that my spirit is chastised, encouraged, inspired, and enriched by everything God puts upon my heart to tell someone.  I needed a long pause before writing to you because I was emotionally distraught after reading your post and could not reply. After a night's rest, God was able to speak to my heart without my emotions getting in the way. When I read your post, I thought of how many of my friends and people around the world feel as you do but don't really understand why. I was overwhelmed and conflicted until God showed me how much I was needed to help bring about change. If I ignore the situation, I am part of the problem. Not only do I...