Ask Again

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Each year, I ask my children for their Christmas Lists. We have an almost Christmas baby so she provides two lists – one for her birthday and Christmas. I have…

To Believe

Matthew 19:26 (ESV) But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” ‘Tis the season of wishes and dreams. Children have in the hearts and heads the list of their deepest desires in full expectation that anything is possible. It has been a tough year, yet it…

No Offense

Proverbs 19:11 (ESV) Good sense makes on slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. The weapon of offense is yielded with great stealth against humanity by the enemy of our soul. Each brick builds a stronghold for those who choose to hold tightly to it. It seems healthy and even…

Running

Luke 15:17-24 (TLB) “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired men have food enough and to spare, and here I am, dying of hunger! I will go home to my father and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and am no longer worthy of…

Growing in Grace

I Corinthians 13:13 (AMP) And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love. Who doesn’t love the “love chapter” of the Bible?…

Unfolding

Psalm 119:130 (AMP) The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light; their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike). I do laundry every single day. When I was younger, I waited to do the wash until I couldn’t find anything to wear. As a new wife and mother, it became a bit more pressing. It…

Worthless

James 4:7-10 (TLB) So give yourselves humbly to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  And when you draw close to God, God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and let your hearts be filled with God alone to make them pure and true to him. Let there be tears…

For This Very Reason

2 Peter 1:5-7 (ESV) For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. Steadfast. Unwavering. Single-minded. Faithful. Unflinching. Resolute. Dedicated. Intense. Abiding. Ardent. Adamant. Relentless. Bound. True. Steadfast. Are you…

The Narrow Road

Proverbs 14:12 (TLB) Before every man there lies a wide and pleasant road that seems right but ends in death. My daily commute to work is about 40 minutes one way. During the week, I use this time to pray, meditate and worship in preparation for the day. Worldly events certainly have filled this time…

The Resting Place

Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT) Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear,…