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“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Turn on the news—where is the peace? Look in your own community—where is the peace? Even in our own homes, we can ask, “Where isContinue reading “choose peace”

And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Acts 4:29 I am 53 years old. I have been blessed to live in this great nation my entire life, enjoying American liberties and the privilege of free speech. And I have been a Christ-follower for 23Continue reading “it’s getting real”

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.   1 Peter 5:8 I’m not sure if schools today still have field day. When I was young—and when my kids were young—field day was awesome. A whole day outside, unconfined by classroom walls.Continue reading “satan is having a field day”

Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men. Psalm 107: 8 (& 15 & 21 & 31) Psalm 107: 8 (& 15 & 21 & 31) My boys may be beyond the age of that particular incessant request on my part,Continue reading ““what do you say?””

Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 When you purchase a piece of furniture in a box that’s clearly marked “some assembly required,” what do you feel? Dread? Excitement? Anticipated frustration? This line of questioning begs another: Do you carefully follow the directions or throw cautionContinue reading “it’s all in there”

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 I need to share a secondhand experience. Not to gossip, but to serve as an example—a burst of revelation akin to seeing the brightest explosion of fireworks that in mereContinue reading “convicted by the unconscionable”

Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean.” John 13:10a Those of you who read my post, “choosing the hard way,” you’re probably wondering how my kitchen cabinets turned out (being that I took the lazy-girl route of no sanding and leaving on the doors).Continue reading “in need of some touchup”

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 Do you get this? Really? If you’re a new Christian, the astounding fact of Jesus’ sacrifice may be fresh in your mind and heart. But, maybe, ifContinue reading “in awe of the wounding”

“…and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith…” Hebrews 12:1-2 I’ve never been a runner. Soccer was my sport growing up and, although running was required for training and playing, the thought of “running for fun” never crossed my mind. Not once. ButContinue reading “run your race”

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.”  Matthew 7:13 The easy way. When you’re a kid (or teenager), it’s the way to go. Minimum effort, maximum results…well, maybe not maximum. Not to say the easy wayContinue reading “choosing the hard way”