Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. ~Psalm 100:1-3 Who doesn’t love the iconic Christmas movie, “Elf”? (Seriously, if you’re not a fan, you mayContinue reading “buddy-the-elf enthusiasm (reprise)”
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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”
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”
preoccupied (reprise)
Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 Christmas is almost here, and most of us can safely say we are preoccupied with it. Some of us are preparing our homes for family and friends, ensuring every room is clean, organized, and ready for our guests.Continue reading “preoccupied (reprise)”
encouraged by grace 