Walking in the Light
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” -1 John 1:5-6 Few will argue that a sunrise is a wonderful thing to witness. Powerful. Majestic. Magnificent. A quick internet query for adjectives used to describe a sunrise confirms even us bookworms, allergic to the sun, refer to them as Beautifu
These messy hands are precious
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:9-15 Everywhere I've ever lived, I've had a "church home". We've moved a lot in our 10 years of
Failing is one of my favorite things to practice
Have you practiced failing lately? Failing is one of my favorite things to practice. Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in Heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:23-26 I used to be terrified of failing. The thought of trying, and
Closing the Lion's Mouth
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.” (1 Peter 5:6-9 ESV)
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