Two or More

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 Today is Veterans Day. As I was driving to work, the radio was sharing life tips from veterans. Being part of something bigger, being someone others could depend on were included in those tips. With God we are called to... Continue Reading →

The Power to share in suffering

that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, Philippians 3:10 To be honest, I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection, but the idea of sharing in His suffering and death that is not appealing. Like most, I want the benefit... Continue Reading →

Knowing and Sharing

“that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,”. Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭10‬ ‭ To be honest, I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection; the idea of sharing in his suffering and death that’s not as appealing.like most, I want... Continue Reading →

Pet Peeve

Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 Maybe this is one of those verses that I want to scream from the rooftop at times. When someone does something nice and then complains about it or complains why doing it, is a pet peeve that really gets under my skin! I believe a "yes" means... Continue Reading →

Teaching on Another and Everything

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:16-17 Teach means to... Continue Reading →

The Power of Surrender

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 In is Holy Spirit in and through us working that God will... Continue Reading →

Destruction

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” James‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭ Disorder, most people don’t like to be in a place of disorder. Even those... Continue Reading →

Pretend

As the kids put away their costumes, and the stores bring out their Christmas decoration and the political ads are replaced with holiday advertising, I often question “What happened to Thanksgiving?” Yet this year, I started with another question “Who am I pretending to be?” Our women’s pastor shared a lesson on Monday, which happened... Continue Reading →

Count It All Joy

Scripture: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ How it applies to my life: It’s funny, maybe a little... Continue Reading →

Like a moth drawn to a flame

My spouse and I were sitting outside at the fire pit enjoying the cool of the night. A small moth came out of nowhere and flew directly into the fire. I’ve heard the saying before “like a mouth drawn to a flame,” but I’ve never actually seen it happen. The moth did not hesitate. It... Continue Reading →

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