My husband has been learning to play the guitar. He often tells me that most songs are made up of the same three or four chords (G, C, D and E). he tells me every now and then there will be an A chord. It is the timing and strumming pattern that make the change.... Continue Reading →
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19 This scripture caught my attention because I read something on social media about how we need to speak our convictions if they are that important to us. I sat with that thought as part of me gets it. When... Continue Reading →
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Labor means different things to different people. There are times that my job is laborious and other times... Continue Reading →
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” Hebrews 12:6 Lexicon :: Strong's G3811 - paideuō To chastise in biblical and ecclesiastical use employed of God, to chasten (have a restraining or moderating effect on, discipline cynical and punish) by the infliction of evils and calamities Lexicon :: Strong's G3146 - mastigoō... Continue Reading →
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. I Corinthians 15:50 You can't take it with you, all the material goods in the world, matter nothing at death. Our bodies perish, but all that we have accumulated remain. This scripture reminds me of the... Continue Reading →
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 Thoughts are powerful things. Thoughts can propel us forward or keep us trapped. Thoughts can help us... Continue Reading →
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 Thoughts are powerful things. They can propel us forward. Or they can keep us trapped. Thoughts can help us be in a positive emotional state or a... Continue Reading →
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Lexicon :: Strong's H561 - 'ēmer - utterance commas beach, word, saying, promise, command Lexicon :: Strong's H1902 - higāyôn - Meditation, musing I want my words to be pleasing to God. He has done such... Continue Reading →
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 We are in human, flesh... Continue Reading →
“And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, “This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.” And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”” Acts 26:31-32 Paul was a man on a mission from God. He felt called to... Continue Reading →
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