The Abundant Life Blueprint

Here is today's communion meditation. Our message for July is, " Being Bold Leads to God's Best." Yesterday we looked at Ephesians 6:19 which says, "Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel."   And 1 Corinthians 4:1 says that God has made us to be stewards of the mysteries of God.  In my book "Cracki...

Our message for July is, " Being Bold Leads to God's Best."   Ephesians 6:19 says, "Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel." One of the things for us to be bold in is making known the mystery of the gospel( the good news).  1 Corinthians 4:1 says that God has made us to be stewards of the mysteries...

Here is this week's Yearly Cycle update.   During the summer light is increasing and the temperature is heating up. During this time of the year, you may experience an increase in pressure. But when challenges come our way we can trust in the all-surpassing power God put within us. He made us to be more than conquerors and overcomers. When we face challenges, we can run toward them rather tha...

Here is today's communion meditation. Our message for July is, " Being Bold Leads to God's Best."   Numbers 33:3 says, "On the day after the Passover the children of Israel went out with boldness in the sight of all the Egyptians." The word for boldness in the original Hebrew language can mean, " triumphantly, defiantly, exalted, rise, lift, and one different meaning is remove.  A few ye...

Here is today's communion meditation. Our message for July is, " Being Bold Leads to God's Best." 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 says, "By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! 2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standa...

Here is today's communion meditation. Our message for July is, " Being Bold Leads to God's Best." 2 Corinthians 3:10-12 says, "For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. 11 And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold." This passage of scripture refers to...

Here is today's communion meditation. Our message for July is, " Being Bold Leads to God's Best." Acts 28:31 says, "He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Paul got to a place where he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about Jesus without hindrance, but it was in connection with boldness. In today's communion we a...

Here is the Message for July. Our message for 2023 is, " God Saved the Best Until Now," and our message for July is " Being Bold Leads to God's Best." There seems to be a pattern in scripture that when we boldly speak God's word that God begins to do amazing things. And it is confidence and trust in God that allows us to be bold.  Here are some scriptures on boldness to meditate on. Proverbs...

Here is today's communion meditation. Psalm 119:133 says, "Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me." And Psalm 37:23 says, "The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way." In today's communion we are asking God to establish our footsteps in his word." Today's Health and Fitness Tip One of the best ways to get established i...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today." The last couple of days we talked about how in 1 Thessalonians 2 Paul said he was gentle among the people like a nursing mother cherishes her children while at the same time he was encouraging, comforting, and urging the people like a father to live lives worthy of God and his glory. Sandwiched in betwee...

Here is this week's Yearly Cycle update.   During the summer light is increasing, and during this time God wants to expand our vision. He has given us purpose and grace in Christ Jesus before time ever began, and he wants to show us a bigger glimpse of his plan for our life.  The key is to keep walking with him, and he will show you a bigger glimpse. And when he shows you something bigge...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today." Yesterday we talked about 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 which says, "But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children . Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well." And a few verses later in 1...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today." 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 says, "But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children . Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well." Notice the way that Paul walked among the people... He was gentle...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today."   Galatians 5:16-18 says, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18But if you are led b...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today." In Matthew 21:16 it says, "“Do You hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise’?”  Jesus is quoting Psalm which says, "From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established st...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today."  Psalm 8:2 says, "From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. This verse is translated in several different ways. For example, "established strength," is also translated as "ordained praise."...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today." Amos 3:3 says, " Do two men walk together unless they have made an appointment? This verse could also be translated as... Do walk in unity unless they are in agreement? We have been talking about walking in step with God, but this means being synchronized with him and his timing.  Which means we nee...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today."   Psalm 1:1 says, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked." And Galatians 5:25 says, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit." Walking in step with God makes me think of rhythm or dance. We can walk in rhythm and harmony with him. Our life is like a be...

Here is this week's Yearly Cycle update. During this season of the year, God wants to prove to us that his timing is perfect. He will  not be too early or late, but always right on time. In late June and early July, God wants to expand your  vision—and his timing will be perfect. Make sure to stay tuned in by continuing to walk with him. This time of year has a  lot to do with under...

Here is today's communion meditation. This month our message is "Walking in God's Best Today." Isaiah 30:21 says, "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” God is faithful to show us the way to walk in, but we have a choice of whether to follow his way. The other day we talked about how God can transform our l...

Here is today's communion meditation. If we thought about it, we could probably think of all kinds of ways we could destroy our life in one day. But, when we think of transforming our life for the good, we think of the process and steps that are needed rather than an instant transformation.  But, never forget that change can happen in a moment. God can change our life for the good in one mome...

Here is today's communion meditation. Our message in June is... Walking in God's Best Today. The other day we talked about the Call of Abraham and how God told Abraham "Go," which can be translated in Hebrew as go, walk, flow, follow, or continue. And we get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the faith of Abraham.  Genesis 17:1-2 says, "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LOR...

Here is today's communion meditation.   The other day we talked about the Call of Abraham and how God told Abraham "Go," which can be translated in Hebrew as go, walk, flow, follow, or continue. And we get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the faith of Abraham.  In Matthew 22, Jesus told the parable of the wedding feast. Many people were invited or called to the feast, but mo...

Here is today's communion meditation. Psalm 149:4 NIV says, "For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. The word "crowns," can also be translated as beautify, glorify, or honor. And the word "victory," is the Hebrew word "Yeshua," which is the name of Jesus. Yeshua can be translated as salvation, deliverance, victory, welfare, and prosperity. So this verse co...