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How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those whoContinue reading “beautiful feet”

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 Are you a “cruiser”? My husband and I just went on our first one—in fact, it was the first weeklong vacation the two of us have taken in our 30 years of marriage.Continue reading “fighting pirates”

“I heard the sound of You in the garden, and I was afraid.” Genesis 3:10 Although I’ve read Genesis many times over at this point in my walk with Christ, a wonderful Lent devotional I’m doing this year included Genesis 3:10, and four words popped out at me as if I’ve never seen them: “andContinue reading “toddler observations”

How much more severe punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?  For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge HisContinue reading “mercy without judgment or judgment without mercy”

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.… And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:13, 17 Time for an embarrassing confession. (You can laugh out loud, roll your eyes,Continue reading “holy headgear”

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world… Philippians 2:14-15 I’m a cold-natured person—I always seem to be freezing. When we moved to Florida, I was so excited to bask in the year-roundContinue reading “thermostat living”

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 I love my church. Our leadership (and hence all the worship—in teaching, song, activity) is Bible-based and Gospel-centered. We constantly celebrate the amazing gift of saving graceContinue reading “This is war.”

Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen;Continue reading “delighting in decay”

Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear.  Ephesians 4:29 If you’re looking for a particular book of the Bible to dive into this new year, I highly suggest Ephesians.Continue reading “speak grace”

And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 The most amazing thing about saving grace is that it is a free gift—not as a result of anything we do, so none of us can boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). ItContinue reading “confession of the do”