“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. Psalm 118:6-7 ESV Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else. — Maya Angelou ButContinue reading “He’s on Your Side”
Category Archives: Caregiving
Be a Caring Person
Grief During the Holidays The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all… Psalm 34:18-19 NIV “Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment.”Continue reading “Be a Caring Person”
Boundaries and Myths
“Do not let any unwholesome word go forth out of your mouth, but only good, for edification of the need, so that it may give grace to those hearing.” Ephesians 4:29 Berean Standard Bible “At your absolute best, you still won’t be good enough for the wrong person.” — Unknown Perfection. It’s not possible forContinue reading “Boundaries and Myths”
God Acts on our Behalf
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.”Isaiah 64:4 NIV “God’s timing, not mine. God’s will, not mine. God’s plan, not mine. God’s glory, not mine.” Mark Robinson Recently, Larry Schweikart, author of AContinue reading “God Acts on our Behalf”
For Those Grieving During the Holidays–Scar Tissue
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NIV “Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” David Richo No one can help a parentContinue reading “For Those Grieving During the Holidays–Scar Tissue”
This Time of Year Remember…
Ease off the Gas! Quit abusing God’s beloved “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and theContinue reading “This Time of Year Remember…”
Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Sacrifice of Thanksgiving “I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.” Psalm 116:17 NLT “Give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God toward you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 Berean Bible “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life isContinue reading “Sacrifice of Thanksgiving”
Relationships are a Skill
“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 (Emphasis mine) “Some people come into our life as a blessings. Some people come into our life as lessons.” Mother Theresa We go to college to learn to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher or counselor.Continue reading “Relationships are a Skill”
Mistakes–Everyone Makes Them
“Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the Lord is holding his hand” Psalm 37:24 BSB “You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren’t. You take the action, and the insight follows: You don’t think your way into becoming yourself.” – Anne Lamott On my birthday I received a giftContinue reading “Mistakes–Everyone Makes Them”
Laying Down One’s Life
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 NIV “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” G.K. Chesterton And I thank the families of the veterans. I was married to aContinue reading “Laying Down One’s Life”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 