I thank my God always for you – 1 Thessalonians 1:2 NIV You know, I wish I only forgot one thing. But the truth is, I’ve got too many commitments, distractions, and interruptions in my life that forgetting is simply my reality. But that’s no excuse. I don’t like to forget things, and once […]
“Be very careful then how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15 NIV photo credit: mcuff via photopin cc Sometimes I wish I never heard the name Jesus. I wish I had never opened the Bible, or went […]
When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. – Matthew 17:8 NIV When I was in middle and high school, I was a member of the colorguard. You know, those people that spin flags, rifles, and sabers, perform at half-time shows, and band competitions? Yes, that was me. I remember going […]
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 NIV photo credit: HeyThereSpaceman. via photopin cc The other day I was at the grocery store when I could hear a young child, a few aisles over, having a pretty serious tantrum. The sounds of […]
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21 NIV When we moved into our new home, I bought a lemon tree for our backyard patio. I had picked out the best looking tree, bought the perfect pot, and the right kind of soil. […]
“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:3 NIV We died to our old ways, but have we forgotten to live with the assurance of a life hidden with Christ? We are hidden. Not because of shame, indifference, or malice, but for safety, protection, and […]
“Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” – Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV We were having a great trip. The kind those perfect scrapbook pages are […]
Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. – Deuteronomy 32:2 NIV Growing up in Central New York, I saw my fair share of rainy days. Sometimes the rain-soaked clouds hung around for days, until it looked like umbrellas, slickers and […]
