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“…throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.”       Ephesians 4:22-24 I’m not sure how many of you ladies can relate, but my closet isContinue reading “off with the old, on with the new”

When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, the foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. Proverbs 29:9 Over the last couple of decades, our nation has been slipping into greater and greater divisiveness. I’m not talking about the political left and right here (although this is theContinue reading “don’t argue with fools”

It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, than in a house shared with a contentious woman. Proverbs 25:24 For some reason, King Solomon brings this “contentious woman” thing up quite a bit in his writings. (It makes one wonder if it had something to do with his 700 wives and 300 concubines.Continue reading “contentious woman”

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.  Proverbs 17:17 Would you consider yourself a “good friend” to others in your life? What does that mean to you, and what kind of action is required in being a friend? Of course, friendship is about fun times, laughter andContinue reading “necessary wounds”

O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You. PSalm 63:1 I love sunflowers. They’re definitely my favorite flower. Thankfully, my husband knows this—as well he should, after 25 years. So, with every birthday, each Valentine’s Day, and often for no occasion at all, he’ll walk through the door withContinue reading “be a sunflower”

I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:6 I love music. Throughout my youth, I saw countless concerts. From Jimmy Buffet and Bruce Springsteen to the Rolling Stones and U2, I have ticket stubs from all my ‘80s favorites. (I realize I’m dating myself here.) My album collection was countlessContinue reading “forgotten songs”

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 What a strange time this is. I don’t know about you, but this social distancing and self-quarantine thing is messing with me—and the people with whom I virtually interact on a regular basis. Even with the economic fallout of this crisis, myContinue reading “God doesn’t require social distancing”

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Isaiah 26:3 Whether or not you are physically ill from it, COVID-19 has infected everyone. For some of us, this pandemic hasn’t yet made a big difference to our daily lives…for others of us, it has changed,Continue reading “a COVID-19 to-do list”

Is anything too hard for the Lord?   Genesis 18:14a Many of you may know the story in the Old Testament—in Numbers, specifically—about Moses sending the 12 spies to check out the Promised Land. When they came back after 40 days, 10 of those guys spun a tale of the insurmountable obstacles ahead. They spread terrorContinue reading ““it’s too hard!””

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 1 John 3:1 Yesterday we celebrated Easter. For many in our country, it was a fun day of egg hunts and candy-filled baskets. And for others, it was the glorious recognition of Jesus’ death-defeatingContinue reading “grafted”