“He was despised and rejected – a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on Him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care.” (Isaiah 53:3 NLT) The verse above, at least for me, puts all my grief and pain into a whole new frame ofContinue reading “Why Grief Is a Gift?”
Monthly Archives: March 2024
Who Can You Trust?
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT) I ended yesterday’s post with a question. We’ll get to the question in a minute, but first weContinue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
Are You a Promise Keeper? (Part 2)
“But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. Since everything around us is going to be destroyed likeContinue reading “Are You a Promise Keeper? (Part 2)”
Are You a Promise Keeper?
“’Don’t be afraid!’ David said. ‘I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the King’s table!’” (2 Samuel 9:7 NLT) Depending on the source, it’s estimatedContinue reading “Are You a Promise Keeper?”
The Only List That Matters (Part 2)
“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’sContinue reading “The Only List That Matters (Part 2)”
The Only List That Matters
“And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.” (1 John 5:11-12 NLT) It’s interesting to note that when the Titanic departed on its maiden voyage the passengersContinue reading “The Only List That Matters”
God Speaks
“So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.” (2 Corinthians 12:7b NLT) There are things we do and directions we choose that are dangerous and dishonoring to the Lord. So, there are times, as inContinue reading “God Speaks”
Created or Revealed?
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” (Romans 5:3-4 NLT) Have you ever seen someone endure something – a sickness, heartache, trial, setback, or difficulty – and youContinue reading “Created or Revealed?”
When Getting Out of Bed is an Act of Worship
“For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.” (1 John 5:4-5 NLT) There have been days, even seasons in my life when I felt I hadContinue reading “When Getting Out of Bed is an Act of Worship”
Are You Being Transformed?
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) One very easy way to answer the question asked above isContinue reading “Are You Being Transformed?”
Walking With Jesus 