“I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10 It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that God loves those who do evil. That He loves the gang members that have killed my friends. That He loves the […]
The egg-stravaganza is over. The woven baskets are put away, the plastic grass is all vacuumed up, the ham is wrapped and packed, the dresses hung back in the closet and the lone hold out egg is still lost out in the yard. Now what? Now what do you do with the Easter hangover […]
His followers were devastated. His friends lost hope. His group thought it was the end. But… Sunday was a coming! They didn’t understand. They didn’t see the Truth. They didn’t put it all together. But… Sunday was a coming! And with us– Hope can seem lost. Troubles can seem too many. The road […]
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world” Romans 12:2 Are you ready for the day? It’s a jungle out there. Do you know what you’re wearing? Full armor may be the choice. Time to get dressed… …with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, (Making your yes mean yes, and your […]
“Remember what you said to me, your servant–I hang on to these words for dear life! These words hold me up in bad times; yes, your promises rejuvenate me.” Psalm 119:49-51 MSG Have you been looking for that thing to make you feel better? For that thing to calm your anxious heart? For that thing to turn […]
“All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.” Revelation 21:7 NLT The future is bright! We will walk on streets of gold. We will gaze upon colors as vibrant as jewels. We will feast upon tables of food. We will see […]
“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7 NLT Spouses disappoint. Friends disappoint. Families disappoint. And it hurts when they do. It hurts to the core sometimes when everything we piled on them as our own lives comes crashing down. Our joys become sorrow. Our plans […]
“I am the Lord. I have called you to be right and good. I will hold you by the hand and watch over you.” Isaiah 42:6 Instinctively, our hands enveloped each other’s. Without a flinch or without a word, we just knew from dozens of times before, each other’s hands needed holding as the […]
