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Are You A Pantser or a Plotter #RTTBROS #Nightlight Divine Design: Finding Balance Between Planning and Providence "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 KJV Just as writers approach their craft as either "plotters" or "pantsers," many of us navigate life with similar tendencies. Some meticulously plan every detail, creating life's outline before living...

Standing Strong #RTTBROS #nightlight Standing Strong: Building Faith Before the Battle "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much." - Luke 16:10 KJV When we read of Daniel's courageous stand in Babylon, refusing the king's meat and wine, it's tempting to view this as his first moment of spiritual boldness. However...

Troubles Like Tribbles #RTTBROS #Nightlight When Troubles Multiply Like Tribbles "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 KJV In one of Star Trek's most memorable episodes, the crew of the Enterprise encounters seemingly harmless creatures called tribbles. These small, furry beings appear innocent enough at first - much like our initial worries and concerns. However,...

The Alter: God's operating table. #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Altar: God's Operating Table "And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony..." - Exodus 25:22 KJV Throughout history, altars have served as sacred meeting places between God and humanity - points of divine intersection where t...

The Highway Of Holiness Isa. 26 #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Highway of Holiness: Finding Perfect Peace in Life's Desert Seasons "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." - Isaiah 26:3 Life often feels like navigating treacherous paths, much like a novice rider on an unpredictable horse. One wrong step, one moment of distraction, and we can find...

Anchored In The Truth #RTTBROS #Nightlight #Normankissinger #NK

6 Guidelines For Life: Mind Your Ego #RTTBROS #Nightlight Mind Your Ego Proverbs 16:18 - "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." When blessings flow abundantly, our hearts can subtly shift from gratitude to pride. Recently, as successes multiplied in my life, I caught myself speaking more of my achievements than God's grace. Like Nebuchadnezzar walking upon his palac...

The Fifth Gospel Matt 5:16 #RTTBROS #nightlight The Fifth Gospel "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Gypsy Smith once said, "There are 5 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and The Christian. But most people never read the first 4." This profound statement reminds us of our duty as followers of Chr...

In the end we win #RTTBROS #Nightlight

Anointed #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Anointed One's Promise: Finding Peace in His Power "And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." - Isaiah 11:1-2 (KJV) In a world fille...

6 Guidelines: Mind Your Emotions #RTTBROS #Nightlight Mind Your Emotions James 1:2-3 - "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." In times of trouble, emotions can overwhelm reason like storm waves crashing over a ship's deck. Fear whispers defeat, anxiety paints worst-case scenarios, and despair clouds our vi...

6 Guidelines: Mind Your Behavior #RTTBROS #Nightlight Mind Your Behavior 1 Thessalonians 5:22 - "Abstain from all appearance of evil." In crowds, our conduct speaks louder than words. You have no doubt been at a gathering, perhaps a holiday get together, where others engaged in questionable activities, this always brings to mind Paul's admonition to the Thessalonians. Though certain behaviors seem...

6 Guidelines: Mind Your Temper #RTTBROS #Nightlight Mind Your Temper James 1:19-20 - "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God." Like a storm that gathers suddenly, anger can overwhelm our reason in mere moments. Recently, when someone's careless actions caused me significant harm, I felt...

6 Guidelines: Mind Your Tongue #RTTBROS #Nightlight Mind Your Tongue Proverbs 21:23 - "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles." I once sat with friends around a dinner table, words flowing freely with laughter and joy. Then came that moment - a casual remark about someone's shortcoming, meant as jest but landing like an arrow. In that instant, I witnessed how swiftly...

From Darkness To Dawn: Finding Hope in God's Promises "And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it." - Isaiah 2:2 In the darkest hours of World War II, as German bombs rained down on London, a photographer captured an unforgettable image:...

The Tracks of My Cheers #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Tracks of My Cheers Psalm 30:11 - "Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness." A decade past, darkness enveloped my soul like a thick blanket, anxiety and depression my constant companions. The tracks of my tears ran deep, carving valleys of sorrow in my heart. Yet as I pen these wo...

Laying Out Our Clothes #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT

REMEMBERING GOD'S DELIVERANCE #RTTBROS #Nightlight "And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far, To establish this among them, that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same, yearly" (Esther 9:20-21) Throughout Scripture, God has placed great importance on...

Word Wounds #RTTBROS #Nightlight When Words Wound: The Sacred Trust of Speech "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." - Proverbs 18:21 #WatchYourWords #GodlyConversation #SpiritualGrowth In the company of friends, our words flow freely. Yet Scripture warns us that our most casual conversations carry eternal weight. Just as a tiny rudder s...

The Battlefield Of The Mind #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Battlefield of the Mind: Guarding Your Thoughts "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." - Proverbs 4:23 #ThoughtLife #RenewYourMind #SpiritualGrowth In the quietness of solitude, our thoughts become our closest companions. Like David who meditated day and night on God's law, or like Daniel who purposed in his h...

Adapt and Overcome #RTTBROS #Nightlight Adapt and Overcome: God's Call to Holy Resilience "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." - Philippians 4:13 #FaithfulStrength #AdaptAndOvercome #SpiritualResilience In military training, soldiers learn a powerful mantra: "Adapt and overcome." This principle, born in battlefield necessity, carries profound spiritual truth. Just as soldie...

Fear To Freedom #RTTBROS #Nightlight From Fear to Freedom: The Power of Praying for Others "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." - James 5:16 #PrayerWarrior #FaithOverFear #IntercessoryPrayer In the darkest corners of Nazi imprisonment, Corrie ten Boom discovered a profound spiritual tru...

Divine Reversal Ester 8 #RTTBROS #Nightlight Have you ever watched a home renovation show where a dilapidated house is transformed into something beautiful? While the "before" pictures show chaos and destruction, the "after" reveals stunning transformation. This is exactly how God works in our lives - He's the master of divine reversals, turning our moments of despair into testimonies of His glory...

The Weight That Gives Us Wings: Finding Life's Purpose Through Responsibility "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more." - Luke 12:48 (KJV) Life's greatest paradox may be this: the very burdens we try to escape are often the ones that give our lives its deepest meaning. Like a kite that needs the string's...

Exploring Faith: 10 Truths, Experiencing The Creator #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Creator 1 In the Beginning - The Foundation of All Things Key Verses: Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16-17 Opening Meditation: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." These powerful words establish the foundation of our worldview. Before time, space, and matter existed, God was. He spoke, and...