John 3:3 “Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’” Anyone who has watched the TV shows, Extreme Makeover, knows we’re not talking about a little touch-up here and there. Whether in the personal edition or home Continue Reading…
1 Kings 19:4 “He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. ‘I have had enough, Lord,’ he said. ‘Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.’” Ever have one of those “un-days?” You feel un-loved, un-productive, un-inspired, un-necessary. Every good Continue Reading…
Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God…teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” Busted! I knew he was coming after me as soon as I saw him turn on the flashing lights and pull Continue Reading…
Luke 22:3-4 “Then Satan entered Judas….And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus.” Betrayal. It’s an ugly word. Eight small letters united to form an act so strong that it can dissolve marriages, friendships, Continue Reading…
Psalm 136:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” It rouses generosity. It expresses faith. It initiates a chain reaction that could well end in a miracle. And it plain down makes everyone feel good. Gratitude….simple but profound in its power. How do Continue Reading…
Luke 7:28 “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John….” Have you ever struggled with doubting God? Where is your goodness? Why did you let this happen? When will you come? Cynicism erodes our hope; skepticism infiltrates our faith. Add to this Continue Reading…
James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above….” In the late 70s my husband and I had the opportunity to study at L’Abri in Switzerland with Francis Schaeffer. We had been saving our money to go for quite a while, but between the cost of our flight Continue Reading…
Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” I Continue Reading…
Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you….” Oh no, what did he do this time? That was my common response during our son’s teenage years. After being homeschooled through eighth grade, Josiah entered high school filled with a sense of…well… adventure. It seemed like Continue Reading…
I Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.” I woke up the first day of April to find a light dusting of snow covering the ground. This was Continue Reading…