“Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 HCSB “‘Though the mountains move and the hills shake, My love will not be removed from you and My covenant of peace will not be shaken,’ says your compassionate LORD.” IsaiahContinue reading “Preparing for Peace”
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Sticky Situations
“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 “Who is a God like You, removing iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of His inheritance? He does not hold on to His anger forever, because HeContinue reading “Sticky Situations”
Driving in Circles
“You’ve been traveling around this hill country long enough; turn north.” Deuteronomy 2:3 HCSB “I have sought You with all my heart;don’t let me wander from Your commands.” Psalm 119:10 HCSB Do you ever feel like you’re moving in circles? Do you keep going but seem to never find your exit? When you are lost,Continue reading “Driving in Circles”
Searching for the Reason
“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 HCSB “The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known toContinue reading “Searching for the Reason”
Sonscreen
“They came up over the surface of the earth and surrounded the encampment of the saints, the beloved city. Then fire came down from heaven and consumed them.” Revelation 20:9 HCSB “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us hold on to grace. By it, we may serve God acceptably,Continue reading “Sonscreen”
Imposter Syndrome
“Moses said, ‘Please, Lord, send someone else.’” Exodus 4:13 HCSB “We demolish arguments and every high-minded thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4b-5 HCSB Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? Do you believe you’re pretending to be someone different than you are? TheContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome”
Embarrassing Moments
“Lord, I seek refuge in You; let me never be disgraced. Save me by Your righteousness.” Psalm 31:1 HCSB “Now the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on Him will not be put to shame,” Romans 10:11 HCSB While exiting the school bus one day, my new blue corduroy jumper caught on the fire extinguisher. UnawareContinue reading “Embarrassing Moments”
On Mother’s Day
“Teach a youth about the way he should go;even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 HCSB “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 HCSB Mother’s Day is filled with mixed emotions. Some are able to celebrate with their mothers and children. Some have lostContinue reading “On Mother’s Day”
Brothers
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.” Proverbs 17:17 HCSB “Let brotherly love continue.” Hebrews 13:1 HCSB My younger son is moving in with his older brother this summer for a computer programming internship. This is exactly who I’d hoped they would become as they grew up…BrothersContinue reading “Brothers”
Comparing Apples
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23a ESV “But each person should examine his own work, and then he will have a reason for boasting in himself alone, and not in respect to someone else.” Galatians 6:4 HCSB “Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.”Continue reading “Comparing Apples”
Porch Chair Prayers 