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“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.” John 14:27 HCSB “He must seek peace and pursue it” 1 Peter 3:11b HCSB Why are we always striving for something? We’re aiming for a newContinue reading “Pursuing Peace”

“You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.” Isaiah 26:3 HCSB My parents are preparing for a downsizing move. As part of the plan, they’ve been dividing items into three categories: auction, donate, and keep. The auction items were picked up this week. AsContinue reading “The Bumpy Ride”

“Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.” Proverbs 4:25 HCSB  “Therefore I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air.” 1 Corinthians 9:26 HCSB How often do we lose our focus? When our lives are full of distractions, we get caught up in the momentContinue reading “Intentional Inattention”

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 HCSB “My soul, praise the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits.” Psalm 103:2 HCSB This week, I had the first of two dental procedures to help improve my gum health. The strangest part for me was the anesthesia to numb my sensesContinue reading “Anesthesia Amnesia”

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put aside childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11 HCSB But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both nowContinue reading “Maturing in Christ”

“When I am filled with cares,Your comfort brings me joy.” Psalm 94:19 HCSB  “Can any of you add a cubit to his height by worrying?” Luke 12:25 HCSB “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your care on Him, because HeContinue reading “Calming Anxiety”

“Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.’” Luke 9:23 HCSB “Then Jesus spoke to them again: ‘I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have theContinue reading “Who Do You Follow?”

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin” Zechariah 4:10a NLT “So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 HCSB It’s usually the big changes that attract attention. We admire dramatic transformations,Continue reading “Mighty Mini Moves”

“Do not fear, for I am with you;do not be afraid, for I am your God.I will strengthen you; I will help you;I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 HCSB When I was a young teenager, a friend invited me to walk to the local pool with her. I’mContinue reading “What If?”

“Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me;lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalms 139:23-24 HCSB “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 HCSB ThereContinue reading “Prayer and Confession”