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Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.   8:36 John 8:36 Freedom. As we celebrate Independence Day, we all certainly think about this concept. And no matter your political persuasion, we are in fact citizens of the freest nation on the planet—and we express our gratitude with amazing fireworks displays, fromContinue reading “free indeed (reprise)”

Let your light so shine before others, so that may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Have you seen, heard, and experienced it, particularly over the past three years—ever-expanding, like a growing mold? Apathetic indifference (at best) and narcissistic malice (at worst). In the workplace and marketplace,Continue reading “that they may see”

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 Outside of Christian circles, the word “steward” is not often used in today’s vernacular. Basically, it means “manager”—a steward looks after, directs,Continue reading “are you a good steward?”

“One thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see.” John 9:25 We started attending a new church not long ago. It’s pretty incredible. For thousands of reasons. And, although I’ve already jumped into serving in a variety of ways, I’ve been experiencing an impatience and antsiness lately. It’s hard to explain…but letContinue reading “the most dangerous words”

I shall remember the deeds of the Lord. Psalm 77:11 We often hear the exhortation to not “live in the past”—especially when it comes to basking in those glory days of youth. Sometimes, though, we dwell on the hurt and brokenness of our past…and it’s tempting to wallow in the “comfort” of pain, like a pig inContinue reading “paradox of the past”

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 It was only a few years ago when the vast majority of people in our culture would not have uttered the question, “How do you identify?”—we couldn’t even imagine what thatContinue reading “how do you identify?”

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 Through my 25 years of being a Christian, truly surrendered to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, life has not been a bowl of cherries. There’s been personal loss, betrayal, death, illness—you know, the general brokenness of this fallen world crashingContinue reading “grieving with peace”

So David got up from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped.  2 Samuel 12:20 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get into these funks of “if only” and “I wish I would have…”. Most recently, for me, it was around Mother’s Day when IContinue reading “wash your face.”

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 13:20 was one of the very first lines of scripture that I memorized as a new believer—and it sets a great foundational direction for all of us who desire to follow Christ. Typically, we think to ourselves,Continue reading “foolish friends”

The mountains and the hills will break into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12 How often are you in the quiet—especially outdoors? Do you ever escape the constant din of the city and suburban life (cars, trucks, trains, lawn equipment, construction work)? Many of us don’t evenContinue reading “creation’s praise”