“I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.” Isaiah 43:11 ESV “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 HCSB There is no way into heaven but through Jesus Christ. His life, death, and resurrection provideContinue reading “The Only Way”
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Hiding from God
“Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?” Psalm 139:7 HCSB “Can a man hide himself in secret places where I cannot see him?’—the LORD’s declaration. ‘Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?’—the LORD’s declaration.” Jeremiah 23:24 HCSB As a young child hides his eyes andContinue reading “Hiding from God”
Progress Over Perfection
“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, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 HCSB “Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, letContinue reading “Progress Over Perfection”
Patience
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and rich in faithful love.” Psalm 103:8 HCSB “May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.” ColossiansContinue reading “Patience”
Keep Showing Up
“Satisfy us in the morning with Your faithful love so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 HCSB “Because of the LORD’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” Lamentations 3:22-23 HCSB Keep showing upevenContinue reading “Keep Showing Up”
From Grumpy to Glory
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” Matthew 25:23 ESV “There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give meContinue reading “From Grumpy to Glory”
Commit to the Lord
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday.” PsalmContinue reading “Commit to the Lord”
When Things Go Wrong
“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 The Lord is good,a stronghold in a day of distress;He cares for those who take refuge in Him. NahumContinue reading “When Things Go Wrong”
Sharing Kindness
“And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.“ Ephesians 4:32 HCSB “Show proper respect to everyone” 1 Peter 2:17a NIV In the busyness of daily life, we can easily overlook the needs of others. While on a writing retreat at a local restaurant, IContinue reading “Sharing Kindness”
Confidence in the Lord
“We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do what we command.” 2 Thessalonians 3:4 HCSB “So don’t throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.” Hebrews 10:35 HCSB “When all our enemies heard this, all the surrounding nations were intimidated and lost their confidence, for they realizedContinue reading “Confidence in the Lord”
Porch Chair Prayers 