Revelation Within Blog
Am I Causing Others to Stumble?
Over the years I've cultivated relationships with friends who were like drinking buddies, only they were “foodies” or food buddies. These were people I especially enjoyed being with over a meal...
Only in America…
Have you ever heard God’s voice? I don’t mean audibly, but have you heard His Spirit speak to your spirit? I did. When I was a member (for the umpteenth time) of the last commercial weight loss...
Learning to Love the In-Between Place
As my small group was studying Workbook Three: “Rebuilding God’s Temple” the Lord opened my eyes to a truth I never realized. The question posed was, “What might be the reason for some of your...
I boast in my own Strength
Psalms 51:6 (AMP) "Behold, You desire truth in the inner being; make me therefore to know wisdom in my inmost heart." I boast in my own strength. I claim Philippians 4:13,...
Disciplining the Body
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27) In this passage Paul urges us to keep...
Under Construction
As my new Thin Within class rapidly approaches I find myself struggling once again with the progress, or lack thereof, I’ve made thus far on my journey. I’m referring to my physical progress....
Mealtime Nibbles
“Oh I wish I hadn't nibbled while cooking dinner! Now I’m no longer truly hungry enough to eat! Why didn't I wait? Why didn't I plan better? It won’t really matter. I’ll just eat a few bites...
Stand Firm
“Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.” (Ephesians 6:14) Recently I had the pleasure of spending some time with a dear friend of mine who I...
Just Say No!
One of my favorite facets of Thin Within is its ability to integrate the practical application of God’s word with the spiritual component of His truth. In other words, the foundation of this...