2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. I was expecting a quick, painless procedure in preparation for a spinal ablation on my back. But as I laid on Continue Reading…
Psalm 31:1 “In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!” “If at first you don’t succeed, have some cake.” One of my students recently began her speech with this quote from the book, The Boy, the Mole, Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” I saw a sign on a marquee today: The gift of Continue Reading…
Matthew 14:28-29 “‘Lord, if it’s you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’ ‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” “What keeps pushing you to grow closer to the Lord?” questioned my student as Continue Reading…