Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce gale of wind descended on the lake, and they began to be swamped and to be in danger. They cameContinue reading “rollercoaster living”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
look up, let go
Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. ~Psalm 55:22 Distraction. It’s all around us. Maybe you’re a news junkie getting caught up in the political vitriol, or you doomscroll your socials through the day to see what other people are up toContinue reading “look up, let go”
what a waste
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison… ~2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Perhaps it’s the constancy of being called on to pray for brothers and sisters in Christ for a breadthContinue reading “what a waste”
homecoming (reprise)
So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. – Luke 15:20 I’ve always loved hearing people’s stories. How they grew up, the choices—wise and foolish—they’ve made through their lives, their struggles,Continue reading “homecoming (reprise)”
getting vengeance
Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. ~Romans 12:17-19 IContinue reading “getting vengeance”
what if…
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes… ~Romans 1:16a I’ve been a little obsessed in recent weeks by Peter Marshall, a Scottish immigrant who became a popular pastor and ultimately the chaplain of the US Senate from 1947 to 1948. He has severalContinue reading “what if…”
because of me
You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” ~Romans 2:23-24 Whether we’re reading the words of Jesus in the gospels or any of the New Testament writers, there’s a consistent theme when it comes to the Pharisees (Jewish religiousContinue reading “because of me”
what must I do? (An Easter invitation)
A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” ~Luke 18:18 “What must I do?” Isn’t this the cry of us all? Being good enough. Doing enough good. The general consensus of our day (and of humanity throughout history) is that we just have to reach that “good-over-bad” tippingContinue reading “what must I do? (An Easter invitation)”
in pure pursuit
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple. ~Psalm 27:4 “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question has been asked ofContinue reading “in pure pursuit”
so that
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ~Matthew 5:16 As followers of Jesus Christ, we’re to, well, follow Him. How do we do that, since He’s not actually walking among us at this time? TheContinue reading “so that”
encouraged by grace 