James 1:14-16 “but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.” “I’m not sure about God anymore.” Sadly, Continue Reading…
James 1:14-16 “but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.” “I’m not sure about God anymore.” Sadly, Continue Reading…
Matthew 5:43-44 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” We show intolerance to those who are intolerant. We judge those who are judgmental. We readily dismiss the ideas of Continue Reading…
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified…for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” I dreamed Ray and I were in a kayak floating down a stream when a shark surfaced. He kept bumping our boat, consistently Continue Reading…
2 Chronicles 30:22-23 “…For the seven days they ate their assigned portion and offered fellowship offerings and praised the Lord, the God of their ancestors. The whole assembly then agreed to celebrate the festival seven more days; so for another seven days they celebrated joyfully.” Have you ever heard the term “party like Continue Reading…
Romans 12:18 “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” While waiting for my flight to board, the couple sitting next to me at the airport caught my attention. They had in hand a recent purchase from Starbucks. A Caramel Macchiato? Skinny Continue Reading…
Numbers 13:31-32 “But the men who had gone up with him said, ‘We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.’ And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored….” Is it easier for you to believe good news or bad news? Are Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 8:5 “And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.” “Your bill has been taken care of” the waitress said. Chip and I were having breakfast with another couple when we heard those Continue Reading…
John 16:1 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” So what were those things Jesus said to his disciples to keep them from falling? After walking with him for three years, seeing his miracles, hearing his teachings, experiencing his compassion, who would have Continue Reading…
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” We only have one life, don’t we? A life filled with fruitful seasons, barren seasons, happy, sad, exciting, mundane. The writer of Ecclesiastes assures us a purpose exists for the myriad of conflicting experiences Continue Reading…