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God All in All : The Spirits Too This reflection pressed heavily on my heart early this morning. It came suddenly, connecting pieces from several older posts I’ve written over the years. I wanted to capture it while the thoughts were still fresh, because they form a picture of God’s final restoration that I had not seen quite this clearly before. Scripture “Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority and power… so that God may be all in all.” — 1 Corinthians 15:24, 28 Reflection Several of my past posts came to mind this morning, forming a picture of what it might mean for God to become all in all . I’ve often wondered whether this points to something far greater than we usually imagine — that even the fallen angels, even Satan himself, will ultimately be brought under God’s final authority in a way that restores peace to all creation. Not excused. Not justified. But fully subjected to Go...

Known From the Beginning: Called, Given, and Drawn by the All‑Knowing Father Father God’s all‑knowing nature is not a distant attribute—it is the foundation of His love. Scripture reveals a breathtaking pattern: the Father knows, the Father calls, the Father gives, the Father draws, and the Father keeps. Nothing about His saving work is random or reactive. It flows from eternal wisdom and eternal love. The All‑Knowing Father Isaiah 46:10 — declaring the end from the beginning Psalm 139:1–4, 16 — known before we speak, before we live a single day Hebrews 4:13 — nothing hidden from His sight Given by the Father John 6:37 — all the Father gives will come John 6:39 — none of those given will be lost John 17:6 — “Yours they were, and You gave them to Me” Called by the Father Romans 8:29–30 — foreknown, called, justified, glorified 2 Timothy 1:9 — called before time began 1 Corinthians 1:9 — called into fellowship with His Son Dra...

  What Does It Mean to “Fear the Lord”? A Journey Through Scripture, Restoration, and the Heart of the Father The phrase “fear the Lord” has puzzled believers for generations — and perhaps even the angels, especially the fallen ones. What kind of fear does Scripture call us to? Are we meant to be afraid of God, to shrink back from Him? When I reflect on the moments I’ve sensed His presence, I remember a calming peace. Yes, at first there was fear — the awe of encountering Someone infinitely greater — but that fear always gave way to rest. And in Scripture, whenever humans encounter God or His messengers, the first words are almost always: “Fear not.” So what kind of fear is God asking of us? Fear, Angels, and the Authority of Jesus Angels are powerful beings, and some have tragically fallen from grace. Whatever that fall entailed, they now use their power for harm rather than good. Yet when Jesus walked the earth, every demon He encountered trembled before Him. Their fear...

Lately, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the state of our United States of America. Under the leadership of Donald J. Trump, I fear we are drifting away from the democratic ideals enshrined in our Constitution and inching toward an autocracy—one increasingly shaped by the will of a single man. I keep asking myself: Is there anything we can do to halt this progression—or at least slow it down? One word keeps rising to the surface: prayer. Prayer is powerful. What if we began praying—not just for ourselves, but for one another? For our leaders, even those who seem to be leading us down dark and uncertain paths. For people across the globe, especially those caught in the devastation of war. What if we prayed without ceasing? Jesus said: John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Let us pray that we all find the way—the truth about ourselves that leads to repentance and ultimately to eternal life . Imagine what et...

Temptation is something every believer faces, and Jesus taught us to pray about it directly. This morning I found myself thinking more deeply about the line, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” and what it truly means for our daily walk with God. I was thinking about something this morning that connects with my last post, Test the Spirits . Satan tempts us to sin and do evil. I was thinking about the Lord’s Prayer, where it says, “lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil,” and I wanted a deeper understanding of that phrase. I looked it up, and the explanation I found expressed it well, so I’m sharing it here. “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” ( Matthew 6:13 ) This line from the Lord’s Prayer is deeply meaningful, and Christians have reflected on it for centuries. “Lead us not into temptation” At first, it can sound confusing—why would God lead anyone into temptation? But in the original Greek, the word peirasmo...

Does God Have a Native Language? This morning, a simple but intriguing thought surfaced. Across the world, every culture uses different names for the same divine reality. I call God “Father God” or simply “God.” I call Jesus “Jesus” or “Yeshua.” In Spanish, God is “Dios,” “Señor,” or “Padre,” and in Mexico the Child Jesus is affectionately called “Niño Dios,” “Chucho,” or “Chuy.” Different languages, different sounds — yet the same God. Despite our linguistic diversity, the image of God we hold in our hearts is often remarkably similar. The same is true of Jesus. It’s astonishing that God can speak to each of us in our own languages at the same time, and Jesus can do the same. The Question That Sparked the Meditation If God communicates through every human language, does He Himself have a native language? Jesus existed with Father God long before creation. If Jesus has a native language, is it the same as the Father’s? And if so, what ...

Lately I’ve been thinking about how everything in creation seems to vibrate with its own frequency — including us. The more I pay attention to it, the more I notice how our thoughts, emotions, and even the atmosphere around people can shift the “tone” of a moment. It made me want to explore this idea a little deeper. Think about it — everything is vibrating. You and I are vibrating, outputting frequencies. Even our thoughts, emotions, and feelings vibrate. We can’t hear every frequency, but they’re still there. Somehow, we can pick up the frequencies of others, almost as if we have internal receivers. Have you ever been in a group where everything feels good, conversations are flowing, and then someone walks in and the whole atmosphere shifts? It’s like the “frequency” of the room changes. God created the universe and everything in it. Everything vibrates. It makes sense to me that God would set creation in harmony with itself. Think about music: when everything is in har...

✦ The First Whisper of Love August 03, 2020 Have you ever tried to put a description or a meaning to this word ‘LOVE’ ? Every time I think about this word, love, I have a hard time putting a concrete definition to it in my mind. How would you describe to someone what love is? ✦ 1 Corinthians 13:1–3 · New International Version If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. The Greek word for love is ‘agape’ — affection or benevolence; a love that gives freely without condition. What is it about this word? There seems to be great power in it — but how… why? Do...

Sometimes what looks like chaos up close reveals perfect order from above. In creation, in people, and in faith, God’s design repeats in patterns of beauty and purpose — fractals of His glory woven through everything He made. Fractal Have you ever heard the word fractal before? According to the Merriam‑Webster Dictionary, a fractal is: “Any of various extremely irregular curves or shapes for which any suitably chosen part is similar in shape to a given larger or smaller part when magnified or reduced to the same size.” In simple terms, a fractal is a pattern that repeats itself at every scale — small parts reflecting the whole. When you look at God’s creation, fractals are everywhere: trees, flowers, clouds, rivers, coastlines, mountains, seashells, snowflakes, hurricanes. Creation is full of repeating patterns — beauty emerging from what looks like chaos. Fractals are often described as “images of dynamic systems,” or “pictures of chaos.” But when you step back, ...

Sometimes the only way to understand God’s plan is to look at creation itself — the water, the fire, the body, the Spirit — and notice how everything He made points back to Him. These are some of the pieces of light I’ve been seeing. Exposing Some Light I’ve been doing a lot of research lately — online and through other sources — trying to understand what we now know about ourselves and creation, and whether these discoveries help us understand Scripture more clearly. For me, it feels like pieces of God’s plan are starting to fit together. I believe God intends to save all His creation, including humanity. If God has the power to create everything, He certainly has the power to restore or destroy it. But I believe His plan is restoration. I want to touch on a few basics to shed some light on these “puzzle pieces.” The Human Beginning A baby begins when the father’s sperm joins with the mother’s egg. Each contributes 50% of the DNA — the full blueprint for the child. DN...

I believe that all peoples — even from the beginning of time — will be in God's new kingdom. And here is why. 🏙️ The New Jerusalem John’s description of the new kingdom, given to him by God through an angel ( Rev 1:1 ), is found in Revelation 21. He describes the holy city, the New Jerusalem — a massive city with a wall measuring 1,500 miles wide, 1,500 miles long, 1,500 miles tall, and 72 yards thick ( Rev 21:16–17 ). The city has twelve gates — three on each side ( Rev 21:12–13 ). 🚪 Inside and Outside the City Inside the city: The Lord God and the Lamb (Jesus/Yeshua) ( Rev 21:22 ) Those written in the Lamb’s book of life ( Rev 21:27 ) The bride, the wife of the Lamb ( Rev 21:9 ) God’s bond-servants ( Rev 22:3 ) Outside the city: “Dogs, sorcerers, immoral persons, murderers, idolaters, and all who love and practice lying” ( Rev 22:15 ) The nations ( Rev 21:24 ) I believe these descriptions refer to who they were on the old earth — not ...

Why So Many Religions? Intro: We live in a world filled with countless beliefs, traditions, and faiths. Many people wonder why so many religions exist if there is only one God. This reflection explores that question by looking at creation, humanity, and the way God reveals Himself to us. Seeing God Through What We Can Understand Have you ever wondered why we have so many faiths or religions? I have. There is only one God who created all things—seen and unseen. Yet Scripture speaks of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as though there are three. Maybe this is simply the only way our human minds can begin to understand Him. God brings His knowledge down to a level we can grasp. Look at His Creation Have you looked closely at His creation lately? I mean really looked—beyond the surface. Take a moment to ponder just one thing He made: a tree, a flower, a butterfly, a cloud, an animal. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? Now pull your mind back from that one thing an...