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Abide in Jesus

“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without Me.” John 15:5 HCSB “If you keep My commands you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commands and remain in His love.”Continue reading “Abide in Jesus”

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”

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”

Humility

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.“ Matthew 23:12 HCSB “…And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 HCSB I learned the word “humble” in 3rd grade when reading Charlotte’s Web. ItContinue reading “Humility”