Colossians 3:12 “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience” I had just squeezed into a parking space and rushed across the street to walk a few blocks to the coffee shop where I like to write. As I approached the Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 2:15-16 Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the way to destruction treat us more like the stench from a rotting corpse. This is a terrific Continue Reading…
Isaiah 61:1;3 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me… to proclaim good news to the poor… and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of Continue Reading…
John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” I recently attended a dinner theatre to watch Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap. I love mysteries, but I clearly missed a few clues. And the most jarring oversight didn’t even occur in Continue Reading…
Psalm 16:3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. I once heard someone say, “A nation that fails to honor their heroes will soon have no heroes to honor.” So who are our country’s heroes? Who are your heroes? Colson Center Continue Reading…
1 John 3:17 But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? I recently read a story once reported in the New York Times about a man preparing to complete his college degree. Continue Reading…
Isaiah 63:7 “I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us—yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.” I was leaving for church Continue Reading…
1 Corinthians 12:4;7 “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them…. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” My husband and I went out for dinner the other night. The restaurant was hopping, but the hostess soon seated Continue Reading…
Proverbs 14:9 “Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.” [NIV] Goodwill. Although expressions of “peace on earth” and “goodwill toward men” flourish in the Christmas season, peace remains elusive. And if goodwill describes willing good for others, I’m afraid we’re falling short. No Continue Reading…
Matthew 20:34 “Jesus had compassion on them….” In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded his most iconic hit, Love Me Tender. Funny I would recall those lyrics as I think of broken people still asking, “Does anyone love me?” Are we reflecting the compassion of Jesus? Tenderheartedness has staying power. The memory Continue Reading…