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 […]
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Ph 4:8 Shut up, already!! Can you just be silent for a nanosecond? How do I listen for God’s answers to my quiet prayers […]
“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.” – Psalm 73:28 (NIV) Recently, I bought a new vacuum cleaner after the last one caught on fire (we’ll save that story for another day). So far it’s done […]
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 (NIV) “God saw all He had made, and it was very good…” Genesis 1:31a (NIV) Just within view through the kitchen window, I catch the lavender plants, blooming in […]
“So throw all spoiled virtue and cancerous evil in the garbage. In simple humility, let our gardener, God, landscape you with the Word, making a salvation-garden of your life. – James 1:21 (The Message) Weeds, one of those curious creations I often wonder about. Why do we have them, what is their purpose, and how […]
“So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh, to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt. But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I, that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’ And God said, I will be with you.” Ex 3:10-12a (NIV) “….Moses answered, ‘What if they do not believe me or […]
“Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.” – Psalm 43:3 (NIV) The first hints of daylight peek through the windows calling me awake. I lie there in the fading shadows of the night thinking of all that […]
Thank you for visiting our blog, we’re so glad you’re here! Have you ever stood in a group when a teacher asked for a volunteer? You look to the left and to the right, waiting to see who has the courage to step out and take on the mission. The details of what’s […]
