Scripture - And since we are his children, we will share his treasures—for all God gives to his Son Jesus is now ours too. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Romans 8:17 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I am a joint heir with Christ, sharing in... Continue Reading →
Transitioning to God’s Family
Scripture - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. And so we should not be like cringing, fearful slaves, but we should behave like God’s very own children, adopted into the bosom of his family, and calling to him, “Father, Father. Romans 8:14-15 Thoughts about what Scripture means... Continue Reading →
The Edge
Have you ever been just traveling along life's merry way, minding your own business, maybe knowing something was a little off, but not making too big of a deal about it. Being in a funk, but not being able to pinpoint anything that is particularly wrong. This season too shall pass you tell yourself. Then... Continue Reading →
Slave to Righteous
Scripture - And now you are free from your old master, sin; and you have become slaves to your new master, righteousness. Romans 6:18 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - I am a slave of righteousness. Application to my life - Righteousness is my new master. The quality of being morally right or justified.... Continue Reading →
No Power
Scripture - Your old sin-loving nature was buried with him by baptism when he died; and when God the Father, with glorious power, brought him back to life again, you were given his wonderful new life to enjoy. For you have become a part of him, and so you died with him, so to speak,... Continue Reading →
Glory in Unity
Scripture - I have given them the glory you gave me—the glorious unity of being one, as we are— John 17:22 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - God gave us His glory that we may be one in unity with other believers. Application for my life - Glory is from a Greek word Strong's... Continue Reading →
Where did it go?
The old-time churches with tall steeples and a cross that pierces the sun, the beautiful stained glass that m light dances off of as the services progress, tall white pillars standing majestically against the red brick building. It is nostalgic for me. I will stop to take pictures of churches as I drive, just because... Continue Reading →
Why has all this happened?
“Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.” Judges 6:13 NLT... Continue Reading →
Pruning
Scripture - He has already tended you by pruning you back for greater strength and usefulness by means of the commands I gave you. John 15:3 Thoughts about what this Scripture says - God's commands prune me for greater strength and usefulness. Application to my life - God's pruning comes as I submit to His... Continue Reading →
He knows me
Scripture - My sheep recognize my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God knows me and I know Him. Application to my life - One lie I am often faced with is that no one knows me. Part of this is my fault.... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 