Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” ~Psalm 46:10 I’m not a horseback rider. In fact, I’ve been on a horse exactly twice in my life: once as a 12-year-old, which ended in a runaway gallop that threw me, resulting in a cracked tailbone;Continue reading “hand it over”
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take offense
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. Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, takingContinue reading “take offense”
accepting God’s why
Jesus answered them, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents, but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” ~John 9:3 I absolutely love chapter 9 of John’s gospel. It is my salvation chapter—the first time I truly heard the gospel (even after hardly ever missing MassContinue reading “accepting God’s why”
drop the rock
“Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” And once more He bent down and wrote on the ground. But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before Him. John 8:7b-9Continue reading “drop the rock”
know your account
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify [set apart] Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence. Continue reading “know your account”
the Gospel according to Isaiah
Seek the LORD while He may found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the LORD, and He will have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. ~Isaiah 55:6-7 Reading the Old TestamentContinue reading “the Gospel according to Isaiah”
unstoppable, incomprehensible
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend [overcome] it. ~John 1:5 It’s getting more obvious, the darkness and the light. The chasm between them is growing wider in our culture, nation, and world—making that gap harder and harder for people to straddle. In just the first few verses of John’s gospel,Continue reading “unstoppable, incomprehensible”
embrace endurance
Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured theContinue reading “embrace endurance”
dealing with dandelions
For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. ~Romans 8:13 I recently heard a great analogy from a pastor visiting our church. The overarching theme was for believers to truly live the John 10:10 abundant life byContinue reading “dealing with dandelions”
keeping monovision
Where there is no vision, the people are out of control, But how blessed is he who keeps the law. ~Proverbs 29:18 Almost three years ago, I experienced a torn retina in my right eye. It was terrifying, but the Lord moved in a big way during that time—miraculously, really—to change my spiritual life. Sadly, the eye surgeries thatContinue reading “keeping monovision”
encouraged by grace 