“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine outContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine…”
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We Can Do This…
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire, and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13. God, You are working in me to desire, and do what pleases You. So, even if it doesn’t make sense, I need to trust that what I’m doing by pursuing truth and honesty, and theContinue reading “We Can Do This…”
Unanswered Prayer…
Sometimes I wrestle with unanswered prayer. I fear You won’t give me what I pray for. I know in my head that You only give what is good and perfect. It’s just that when You don’t provide an answer right away, or at least an obvious one I can see, it feels like You don’tContinue reading “Unanswered Prayer…”
Trigger Alert!!!
“Women should be silent during church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says. If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.” 1 Corinthians 14:34 & 35. Wow! This paragraphContinue reading “Trigger Alert!!!”
What Way???
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow Me.’” Matthew 16:24. Lord, why does my heart sink when I read verses like this? Why do I automatically default to thinking I have to try harderContinue reading “What Way???”
Being Real…
“As the Father has loved Me, I too have loved you. Remain in My love.” John 15:9 I was created to be loved for who I am. Not what I do. You love me for how You created me. Period. I know cannot earn Your love, and now I’m realizing neither can I earn theContinue reading “Being Real…”
Who’s In Control Here???
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer, evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 The principle of this verse goes further than just evil or “bad” things. I think the lesson of this verse tells me that whenever my thoughts are focused on the negative, or I’m feeling stuck in a cycle of rumination over thingsContinue reading “Who’s In Control Here???”
Resolve…
“But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.”Daniel 1:8 Daniel resolved to not defile himself with the king’s food. Resolve. That is a key ingredient in following You, Jesus.Continue reading “Resolve…”
Loving Myself…
“A second is equally important: ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:39 I think I have no idea how deeply self-hatred runs inside my heart and mind. I think the religious theology of being a servant, being humble, and “dying to self,” which I’ve endorsed, taps into my thoughts of being less than others. WhenContinue reading “Loving Myself…”
A Tender Whisper in My Soul…
“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 Lord, I humble myself under Your mighty hand, trusting that in just the right time, You will lift me up. (I Peter 5:6+7) I give You all my worries and cares because I know You care about me. YouContinue reading “A Tender Whisper in My Soul…”
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