There’s a scripture – the shortest – only 2 words: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) that always arrests me. Why was my Lord crying? Do you know why you think He was crying? Loss of his friend, grief for his friends’ loss, upcoming death… are typically the reasons given. There’s a good discussion by Christina Patterson […]
First: WE ALL have a part, a role to fulfill this imperative. If you call yourself a Christian, you areresponsible. But… I also believe we don’t realize what this means nor how we actualize our part. We have a limited understanding and view. Second: Remember the parable that talks about some plant, some water, some
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Do you ever think about your future? Do you know what your future will look like? “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first born among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; these He also justified; and
is the first part. The second part is continuing to grow, to learn, to become all you have been destined. My Mom would apologize to me about not providing a deeper spiritual journey for me and my brother. I kept trying to reassure her that she did fulfill the scripture, “Train up a child in
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Motivator or Crippler? Consumed by or do you seek forgiveness and restoration? There are so many reasons and reactions to guilt. The one thing we can’t do is to let it define us. How do you react to guilt? What do you do about it? The simplest is not always the path we choose… again
Do you realize that scripture NEVER asks you to do, or be something that you can’t? Contrary to what some may say, it never contradicts, but confirms itself. I always am delighted when I find a scripture that confirms another scripture… especially if it’s one I’m currently standing on. Do you take the time to
Are you? Would you use this word to describe who you are? Firstly… what is YOUR definition? Webster: sadly, Webster defines this word too by its own word, “… having or characterized by courage.” Helpful, yes? The synonyms are adjectives that expand our understanding such as: bold, brave, dauntless, fearless, gallant, heroic, intrepid, valiant, etc.
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians
If you are anything like me, these words probably sound like a theme song. This is especially true when it comes to spiritual matters. It truly isn’t an excuse… more of a promise. Partly because of the reality of what I call Paul’s lament (Romans 7:15) doing what he doesn’t want to and not doing
That is a phrase I use often. Most of us know our world but likewise most of us don’t fully understand our influence, opportunity in our world. Though we may not realize, WE do have the opportunity to make an important impact! Will it be risky? Will it end in folly? Is it something we
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
