His Presence in the Midst of Transition
An encouragement not to focus on the transition itself, but to realize, in the midst of our transition, His presence is with us. Where can I go where Your Spirit is not? (Psalm 139). Click <HERE > to listen!
Tag: Spirit
How Can We Love Our Neighbor Without the Instructions on How to Love Our Neighbor?
This is a special Yom Teruah message on the purpose of why Messiah said that loving your neighbor is the fulfillment of the law. Not only did He come to demonstrate how to love, but to remind us that the “Law” has not gone away because it is the basic instructions on how to love people and Elohim. As the…
A Short Excerpt From Derek’s Journal–The Color of Finding Joy in the Most Simplest of Things
Last November, I went out for a walk on Shabbat late afternoon around 4:00pm. The sun was setting soon. I had a heavy heart as I walked through the grassy field. I walked by the cat tails along the way and the patches of briars and thorns that were slowly dying because of the cold snap last night. On my…
The Journey from Sinai to Zion – A Special Shavu’ot (Pentecost) Message
A powerful and anointed message for the day of Shavu’ot (Pentecost) – 2017. The journey from Sinai to Zion is nearly over–are you prepared to finish your course? Click <HERE> to Listen
In Preparation of Passover – 2017
In preparation for Passover 2017, Derek shares his thoughts and heart in response to an email from a dear brother. Listen as Derek discusses insights into Messiah Yahushua being our Menorah, in whom we have been created to be vessels of honor to contain the anointed oil of His Father’s Spirit. We are mediators of the Gospel message–priests wearing the…
That’s Not A Salvation Issue – A Pertinent Caution
This word of caution addresses the flippant use of the phrase, “that’s not a salvation issue”. In our zeal ‘in attempting to be at peace” with our fellow brethren, are we avoiding confrontations of various differences of beliefs and issues because it’s ‘not a salvation issue?’ Be not deceived… Click <HERE> to Listen
Romans 7 – Released From Death To Marry Life (Audio Podcast)
By the death of Messiah Yahushua, our Savior, we have been released from the commandment of death in order to marry Another–the One who was raised from the dead to produce fruits of life unto Elohim (Romans 7:4 paraphrased). I am always intrigued by what I have difficulty in understanding. Sha’ul’s (Paul’s) writings, especially Romans 4-8, have been attacked by…
Lose the Intellect – Gain the Spirit | Walking in Unity, Power and Childlike Simplicity
As I began seeking Abba a few weeks ago, I asked Him what I should share with the believers in Canada should I go up there. In seeking what was on His heart, (one prayer He always seems to answer for me), it is clear that Yahuweh’s passion is for His family, yet more importantly, unity within His family. However,…
A Critical Word for the Freedom of His People
—This is a word I received yesterday evening, 9/1/2015— “The entire theme of the Renewed Covenant is dying to the flesh. If there is no dying to the flesh, we are no different than the world and our belief in Messiah is in vain.” After the initial being taken back by this word, I began to ponder on its meaning.…
Shavuot – Find Your Place Inside
Today is Shavuot – the day we celebrate, according to Leviticus 23, the giving of the Torah and the giving of the Spirit of Yahuweh by Messiah Yahushua. We have been in transitional mode now for awhile, and know that our blogs have been few and far between. However, I wanted to share with you a quick word of thanksgiving…
Behind the Veil
“So, brothers, having boldness to enter into the Set-apart Place by the blood of Yahushua, by a new and living way which He instituted for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the House of Elohim, let us draw near with a true heart in completeness of belief, having our hearts sprinkled from…
Friendship, Not Pedestals
About 6-8 months ago, I listened to a Chuck Girard song titled “Don’t Shoot the Wounded,” and although it’s one of my least favorite songs of his, I couldn’t get one line of the song out of my mind… “We can love them and forgive them when their sin does not exceed our own” (Click here to see all the…
The Beauty of Blindness
How quickly we lose sight of what He has done for us. Have you ever felt as though He isn’t there – though you know He is? This transition has been a very difficult one. Though we saw many miracles in our “exodus”, I find myself lately, crying out, ‘where are you Abba?’ I mean how can I utter those…
The Living Water
Have you ever heard the saying, “You only really need 2% of what you own?” This statement is so true! We fill our lives with things we really don’t need. The other day, this saying came to my mind and I immediately received in my spirit this statement… Just like we only really need 2% ofthe stuff we own, when we…
Spitting in the Face of the Creator – A close examination of the 3rd Commandment
While spending some time in a mountain cabin earlier in 2013, I began studying the book of Hosea; accompanied by the article “How Could I Give You Up Ephraim” (Come, Enter the Mikvah.) From this study, I was launched into a detailed examination of one of the Ten Commandments. On page 7 of the article, near the top of the…
Real Joy and Freedom
Shabbat Shalom, Chuck Girard’s song “The Days Are Young” from his album Voice of the Wind begins with “You have awakened me and now I rejoice in starting over…” This song plays over and over in my spirit throughout the day all the time! Today, I read in Acts how as Sha’ul (Paul) and Barnabah traveled, shared the ‘Good News’…