Some Things are Hard to Understand
“The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.” Psalm 41:3 I came home from an appointment, expecting to see the flooring guys putting down my floors. There was at least one vehicle in my driveway; where there…
Read MorePatsy Perfect
Devotion: “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 Do you know her? Patsy Perfect? Or at least that’s your perception of her. Ever feel way less than her? Her life seems to always be in order. So… well, perfect. That’s why…
Read MoreGetting Focused
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” Matthew 23:25 My husband and I have been cleaning out like we are moving. The trouble is; we are only shifting our…
Read MoreFierce Strength
“Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 I loved…
Read MoreFear Rises out of Neglect
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Charles Spurgeon said; “Half our fears arise from the neglect of God’s Word.” Lisa Whittle in her book, “Put Your Warrior Boots On,” says,” “A sound…
Read MorePursue Gentleness
WHY SHOULD I PURSUE GENTLENESS? 1 Timothy 6:11 tells us, “But you, oh man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and gentleness. If we are to pursue a life of righteousness, godliness, faith, love patience and gentleness, then what are we to flee?…
Read MoreChild Like Faith
And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children,you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 My seven year old grand daughter was praying and she ended her prayer with, “And God please take away MiMi’s wrinkles in her neck.” I said…
Read MoreWhen Personalities Clash
“Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.” Acts 15:37-38 Words are said. Feelings are hurt. Friendships or family…
Read MoreThe Joy of the Lord
” Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 What is the one thing that brings you the most…
Read MoreLeave the Light on for You
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 In the past, there was a television commercial for Motel 6. They proudly boasted; “We will leave the light…
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