“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”
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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”
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”
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”
Porch Chair Prayers 