Psalm 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never…
A Cup of Water
Immediately
(Based on Matthew 14:24-31) The disciples were in a boat trying to fight off a fierce storm in the wee hours of the morning. Jesus came to them, as he comes to us, to help. In this case, he came to them unusually by walking on the water toward them. Jesus doesn’t always come…
A Guide to True Beauty
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The Push & Pull of the Holy Spirit
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romans 15:13 The ultimate purpose of the Holy Spirit is to fill our hearts with God’s love…
Unworthiness
When I see how great and loving God is, I am overwhelmed by Him. I am even more overwhelmed by the idea that I am supposed to emulate Him. I am so frail and flawed, I don’t feel worthy of even a fraction of imitating God. However, in Isaiah 6:5-8, God answered Isaiah’s feelings…
What If?
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012 What If? “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” ~ Luke 10:38-42 I am often worried and upset over many things. I worry what…
Weaknesses are Good
TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012 Weaknesses are Good Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 If I’m not careful, I can turn God’s Word into…
Overburdened?
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012 Overburdened? Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to…
Be Still
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 Be Still “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” ~ Psalm 46:10 When I am still and I don’t let the loud messages of the world in, I will hear God’s whispers. My attention honors Him…
Anything Can Happen
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 Anything Can Happen Fearing is a desperate attempt to hold onto control When you go forward in fear, you’re out of control When you are out of control, you’re in God’s realm When you’re in God’s realm, anything can happen “Anything can happen” can be both scary and great That is…