What Consumes You?

“and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”  Ephesians 3:19 ESV   Teriyaki.  Definitely, teriyaki.   It’s the family’s favorite.   If the chicken doldrums kick in, or the steak is a cheaper cut, I know exactly what to do to the […]

Praise

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.”  Hebrews 13:15   Praise You in the morning Praise You in the evening Praise you when I’m young and when I’m old,   Praise You when I’m laughing Praise You when I’m grieving Praise You […]

Prayer…Why Bother?

“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3 Why do I bother with prayer?  Does it really make a difference?  Does it even matter? Have you asked these questions? If you’re reluctant to answer “yes”, may I cut in front […]

5 Hope Filled Thoughts on Suffering

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) “Hearing aids, the one thing that’s not normal on me,” our ten-year […]