“Another of His disciples said, ‘Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.’ But Jesus told him, ‘Follow Me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead.’” (Matthew 8:21-22 NLT) Questions often arise when we read these verses. Is Jesus being callous and uncaring? Is He asking us to ignore our loveContinue reading “The Footprints of Jesus”
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Our Waiting Is Never Wasted
“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT) Growing takes time. I remember thinking I was never going to turn 16 so I could begin to drive legally. Then I blinked and I wasContinue reading “Our Waiting Is Never Wasted”
First Class or Coach? (Part 2)
“Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His ways! Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give Him advice? And who has given Him so much that He needs to pay it back? For everything comes from HimContinue reading “First Class or Coach? (Part 2)”
First Class or Coach?
“Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” (2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT) Though I’ve never purchased a First-Class ticket to fly, because my daughter’s jobs have taken her all over the world, she has accumulated a lot ofContinue reading “First Class or Coach?”
Marriage and Ministry
“Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.” (Colossians 3:15 NLT) It catches my attention to realize the same author to whom the Lord gave insight to write the words of Colossians 1:15ff about the grandeur and majesty of Jesus, also inspired the words of the verse above. It occurs to me that hadContinue reading “Marriage and Ministry”
Christ’s Worth
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see – such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authoritiesContinue reading “Christ’s Worth”
Focus
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) WhenContinue reading “Focus”
Prayer For The Restoration Of A Nation
“Your name, O Lord, endures forever; Your fame, O Lord, is known to every generation. For the Lord will give justice to His people and have compassion on His servants.” (Psalm 135:13-14 NLT) *In light of yesterday’s inauguration of our new President, I thought it fitting to share this timely prayer by Debbie Wuthnow (PresidentContinue reading “Prayer For The Restoration Of A Nation”
Trust
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT) Where is YOUR trust as you make the needed decisions in your life today? What are the implications of the decisionsContinue reading “Trust”
It’s Your Choice
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Do you know why God’s plans for you don’t always come to fruition? Essentially for the same reason not all people will goContinue reading “It’s Your Choice”
Walking With Jesus 