“So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.” James 1:21 Only the Word of God, written and engraved on our hearts can begin to save us from ourselves. Jesus paid the complete... Continue Reading →
“There is nothing in us that allows us to claim that we are capable of doing this work. The capacity we have comes from God;” 2 Corinthians 3:5 This is certainly how I feel in this stage of my life. I have no ability to claim at all. I know without God I don’t... Continue Reading →
“I was made a servant of the gospel by God's special gift, which he gave me through the working of his power.” Ephesians 3:7 We all have a call of God in our life. He has called us all to be a servant of the gospel, to share the good news. As I read... Continue Reading →
We were talking in Women’s Bible study about how we need to be disciplined in our spiritual walk. One lady gave the example of a body builder and how you can physically see the results of the discipline they have in their life. The same should be true of the spiritual discipline we have. The... Continue Reading →
Scripture: But as for you, Christ has poured out his Spirit on you. As long as his Spirit remains in you, you do not need anyone to teach you. For his Spirit teaches you about everything, and what he teaches is true, not false. Obey the Spirit’s teaching, then, and remain in union with Christ.... Continue Reading →
You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun. Psalm 138:8 Reoccurring themes usually get my attention. Today is another one of those days. The devotional I am reading from Paul David Tripp talked about how at times we get comfortable in His grace. Things... Continue Reading →
Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Purify your hearts, you hypocrites! James 4:8 As I was walking the dog this morning and listening to Michael Jr.'s podcast, episode #172 When your spouse pushes your buttons. He walked the spouse through a technique from IFS (Internal... Continue Reading →
So when I came to you, I was weak and trembled all over with fear, and my teaching and message were not delivered with skillful words of human wisdom, but with convincing proof of the power of God's Spirit. Your faith, then, does not rest on human wisdom but on God's power. 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 I have... Continue Reading →
It's been a long time since I put pen to paper to share my thoughts. I have blogged some, but there is just something therapeutic and spiritual that happens for me when I pause to do it. I am not sure why this daily habit has changed for me. A part of me feels like... Continue Reading →
““You are like salt for the whole human race. But if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way to make it salty again. It has become worthless, so it is thrown out and people trample on it.”Matthew 5:13 My devotion this morning by Paul David Tripp from New Morning Mercies was very powerful. He... Continue Reading →
