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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.  Hebrews 10:24-25 Some of you may recall watching a fascinating show called “Mutual ofContinue reading “isolation kills”

But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds will be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3 Land mines have a long history in global wartimes. Starting in ancient Rome, when spikes were buried to thwart forward movement by the enemy, through the MingContinue reading “mindfields”

I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16-17 This is going to sound strange, but I absolutely love to de-clutter and purge and deep clean. Maybe that doesn’t sound too odd to you…but I really, reallyContinue reading “the purge”

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  Ephesians 4:32 I’m studying Ephesians now, so I thought it would be nice to revisit this devotion I wrote in 2019, posted here in February 2020. Enjoy—and maybe be convicted… The Bible says a lot about forgiveness. Throughout theContinue reading “how dare you?”

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7 Were any of you cheerleaders? I was. Just for one year—during my sophomore year in high school. I must say, it was really fun. Shouting rhyming cheers to choreographedContinue reading “cheer squad”

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).           Ephesians 2:4-5 Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, she knows I love her”? Sometimes this concept is also stated as, “I know he lovesContinue reading “love on display”

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 The word “new” can be used in a lot of ways. I’m a huge fan of recycled clothes, hitting thrift stores and consignment shops regularly. When I make awesome finds (which I do too often),Continue reading “what’s new?”

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Many (most) of you all reading this probably grew up doing some type of competitive sport or activity—maybe dance, track, tennis, or swimming. For me, it was soccer.Continue reading “reward vs. gift”

It was to show His righteousness at the present time, so that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Romans 3:26 “Justice” is an easily defined word: “the maintenance or administration of what is just, especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment ofContinue reading “justice that justifies”

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Matthew 5:13 What do you prefer—chips or candy? Popcorn or cake? Doritos or Nestle Toll House? In otherContinue reading “salty or sweet?”