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 […]
“He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” Daniel 2:21 NLT My quasi O.C.D. (obsessive compulsive disorder) kicked in the other day. I’m hoping someone will give me comfort and tell me they do the same thing. […]
“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. […]
“–just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 NLT Ceramic seems to be all the rage right now for cooking utensils. From knives to pans, ceramic is the new Teflon. I gave in. I bought […]
“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 […]
“There, they nailed him to the cross.” John 19:18 NLT Small reminders grab us hard sometimes—don’t they? It was farther up ahead. Not discernable, but definitely didn’t blend in with its’ surroundings. As we got closer, the object came clearer—as if being focused by a lens. The stroll along the water would produce […]
“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 […]
“In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” Matthew 18:14 NIV We grabbed a cart near the front entrance and entered the bowels of Costco. It was a treat to have my husband along since it was a last minute decision […]
