Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the work that was stand. I am a planner. Not a down to the minute, or even the hourly planner, but I usually have a list of things I want to accomplish throughout the day or sometimes... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment changed by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I feel like I can usually discern when someone is genuine versus telling me what they think I want... Continue Reading →
“Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you; and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” Luke 10:8-9 I have often been distracted by hospitality. Do I need to reciprocate? I’m picky. What if so... Continue Reading →
““O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you desolate.” Matthew 23:37-38 As I wrote this... Continue Reading →
“Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever. It is a sign forever between me and the people of Israel that in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed.’”” Exodus 31:16-17 Forever.... Continue Reading →
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I admit consistency has never been a strong point for me. These Scriptures with the words “always”, “without ceasing” and “in all circumstances” are a challenge for me. Yet, despite... Continue Reading →
How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our<span data-fn="#fen-ESV-30103a" class="footnote" data-link="[<a href="#fen-ESV-30103a" title="See footnote a">a[a] conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Hebrews 9:14 Jesus paid the complete price for my sin. I must purify my conscience from the dead works. Those work that I hold on... Continue Reading →
“And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”” Zechariah 13:9 I admit... Continue Reading →
Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Luke 10:2 Only the Lord can send the harvesters, the laborers into the harvest. Maybe that is why it is important to be obedient to the call. If I am called to... Continue Reading →
“And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:17-18 When we decide to follow Jesus, it will always require that we let go of something and that we move into action. At Jesus’ call, the disciples... Continue Reading →
