There is an Entity

Does it ever feel like you have an enemy? There is an Entity,that fights to keep me back. Everything I seek to do,gets put on hold, with no control. Over and over I try; and again the effort dies. My bills are always on time,but my blessings never arrive. Who makes everything wait?Who calls around behindContinue reading “There is an Entity”

Does God Feel Distant?

He’s Not There are times in our lives when we feel that God has abandoned us. It seems that He doesn’t hear and we don’t feel His presence or see His movements in our lives. I have experienced the same. God has opened my eyes to the reality of it, and I have listened toContinue reading “Does God Feel Distant?”

What is Predestination?

Don’t be confused. There are some verses in the Bible which speak of predestination and have led to many false and confusing beliefs in regards to it. “Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”—Eph 1:5 “In whom also we have obtainedContinue reading “What is Predestination?”

Our Peace

Our Peace Comes Through Knowing Him “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”—Phil. 4:6-7 You’ve seen the slogan “Know Jesus. Know Peace.NoContinue reading “Our Peace”

Unofficial Bosses

They think they own you. You know who I mean. I’m talking about those people in our lives that seem to try to rule over us, in some way. They have no real authority over us, but try everything they can to keep us in line, according to their rules.             ItContinue reading “Unofficial Bosses”

Joy Comes In The Morning

God calls us to Him “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”— Psalm 30:5 Things happen in our lives. Terrible things that break us and drag us down. Things that we cannot control and break us. Things thatContinue reading “Joy Comes In The Morning”

Inspire Others

We have work to do. I came from a place of rock bottom. Where the Lord has lifted me up, cleaned me off and is working in my life. That is a fact. But, I get discouraged. I want to help others, but it seems as though I don’t. It seems as though I’m aContinue reading “Inspire Others”

Where’s the Blue Jay?

Where did he go? Where’s the Blue Jay?I don’t see him much any more. That pretty bird of bluewas a common sightin my youth. But where is the Blue Jay?He stays in the deep deep woodsAway from trouble it seems I saw him the other day Fighting with a friendBut he flew away. I wonder whereContinue reading “Where’s the Blue Jay?”

Spiritual Abuse

It’s not from God I’ve been involved with Churches and ministries for at least 20 years. I’ve seen things. Things that are not from God.  But first let’s define spiritual abuse. WebMD says, it’s “any attempt to exert power and control over someone using religion, faith or beliefs.” Here’s my definition; because let’s be honest.Continue reading “Spiritual Abuse”

Sunshine

A Tail-Rhyme Sunshine through the window,lifts my heart when I’m low.It makes me smile. There’s a happiness that comes;and through my heart it runs,then sits a while. Bio: Chris Bunton is a writer, poet and blogger from Southern Illinois. He has published in several magazines, and has written a poetry eBook called “Against the Man”Continue reading “Sunshine”