“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 HCSB “For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose.”Continue reading “Rearrange for Change”
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Let It Go
“Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith” Hebrews 12:1-2a HCSB “Don’t worryContinue reading “Let It Go”
Psalms for Life
“Be gracious to me, God,according to Your faithful love;according to Your abundant compassion,blot out my rebellion.Wash away my guiltand cleanse me from my sin.” Psalm 51:1-2 HCSB “My mouth will declare Yahweh’s praise;let every living thingpraise His holy name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:21 HCSB David was led to write many of the Psalms inContinue reading “Psalms for Life”
At the Beach
“Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty!” Psalm 93:4 ESV “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I amContinue reading “At the Beach”
Picnic in the Park
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 HCSB “He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.’ For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31 HCSBContinue reading “Picnic in the Park”
Consume or Create
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 HCSB As Christians, how do we know when it’s time to consume or create? We often struggle with using our time wiselyContinue reading “Consume or Create”
Joy in the Journey
“You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.” Psalm 16:11 HCSB “Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that youContinue reading “Joy in the Journey”
Sleeping Well
“I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety.” Psalm 4:8 HCSB “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.” Proverbs 3:24 HCSB “How did you sleep?” The ongoing “correct answer” in our house isContinue reading “Sleeping Well”
A Quilt Stitched by Grace
“I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 HCSB “Your eyes saw me when I was formless;all my days were written in Your book and plannedbefore a single one of them began.“ Psalm 139:16 HCSBContinue reading “A Quilt Stitched by Grace”
Capable or Called?
“It is not that we are competent in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our competence is from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 HCSB “But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses,Continue reading “Capable or Called?”