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”
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thermostat living
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”
This is war.
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.”
delighting in decay
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”
speak grace
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”
confession of the do
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”
preoccupied (reprise)
Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 Christmas is almost here, and most of us can safely say we are preoccupied with it. Some of us are preparing our homes for family and friends, ensuring every room is clean, organized, and ready for our guests.Continue reading “preoccupied (reprise)”
hated
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” Genesis 3:15 The Bible makes it very clear: If you are a child of God—a surrendered follower of Jesus Christ—you are an enemy of Satan (the devil) and allContinue reading “hated”
wedding supper
Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His Bride has made herself ready. Revelation 19:7 My niece got married this weekend—my brother’s daughter, Victoria. The venue was stunning. It was a 19th-century home-turned-winery in Buck’s County, PA, with a lovely upper room whereContinue reading “wedding supper”
get real
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20 I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how surreal everything around me seems. You can listen to a news anchor screaming something about the “other side” (I remember when news anchors had no “sides” at all—but there’s no suchContinue reading “get real”
encouraged by grace 