Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease toContinue reading “what are You doing?”
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being reflective
The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. ~Psalm 19:1-2 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just asContinue reading “being reflective”
wake up
Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. ~Romans 13:11-12 Can youContinue reading “wake up”
grace goggles
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your ownContinue reading “grace goggles”
wise and innocent
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. For yourContinue reading “wise and innocent”
“Give it to Me.”
As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; By His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many, As He will bear their iniquities. ~Isaiah 53:11 My son and his wife just had a baby, and I’m still trying to process the whole, “my baby has a baby” thing. WeContinue reading ““Give it to Me.””
church
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” ~Psalm 122:1 I often think about the beautiful variety of people in the family of God—those surrendered to Jesus Christ and made children of God (John 1:12-13). Over the past 2000 years and into today, incalculable people groupsContinue reading “church”
mirror, mirror (reprise)
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ~Romans 8:1 Has it happened to you? You’re enjoying a delicious dinner out with friends, talking and laughing the hours away. A few sweet teas into the evening, you hit the restroom and gaze at your reflected smile…only to see a big green hunk ofContinue reading “mirror, mirror (reprise)”
waves of grace
Therefore, we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life. ~Romans 6:4 On Sunday, May 17, in Jacksonville, FL, about 14,000 witnesses streamed onto the beach as 2,552 people (ages 6 to 86)Continue reading “waves of grace”
what must I do? (An Easter invitation)
A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” ~Luke 18:18 “What must I do?” Isn’t this the cry of us all? Being good enough. Doing enough good. The general consensus of our day (and of humanity throughout history) is that we just have to reach that “good-over-bad” tippingContinue reading “what must I do? (An Easter invitation)”
