“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”
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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”
Dealing with Dementia
“Know that Yahweh your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commands.” Deuteronomy 7:9 HCSB “He remembered us in our humiliationHis love is eternal.” Psalm 136:23 HCSB On a recent walk in a local park, one of ourContinue reading “Dealing with Dementia”
Creating a Vision
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 KJV “The Lord answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it.” Habakkuk 2:2 HCSB Having clear and meaningful direction for our lives helps us to succeed andContinue reading “Creating a Vision”
Sun and Moon
“Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.” Psalm 148:3 HCSB “When you look to the heavens and see the sun, moon, and stars—all the array of heaven—do not be led astray to bow down and worship them. The LORD your God has provided them for all people everywhere under heaven.” DeuteronomyContinue reading “Sun and Moon”
Porch Chair Prayers 