Category Archives: Grief

But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. James 3:17 Amplified Bible “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how others feelContinue reading “Wisdom From Above”

“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” Ezekiel 36:26 NLT (Other translations say the heart of flesh) “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heartContinue reading “Heart of Stone”

Fullness of God “That according to the riches of his glory, he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have the strength to comprehend with all the saints what isContinue reading “Fullness”

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” James 1:17 NASB “A blessing is what we get from practicing righteousness and rejecting wickedness.” Inspirational Quotes Have you ever gone on a dinner date and knew thereContinue reading “Blessings”

Fullness of God “that according to the riches of his glory, he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have the strength to comprehend with all the saints what isContinue reading “Fullness”

Is this a camel or a gnat? “You [spiritually] blind guides, who strain out a gnat [consuming yourselves with minuscule matters] and swallow a camel [ignoring and violating God’s precepts]!” Matthew 23:24 Amplified Bible “Action expresses priorities.” ― Mahatma Gandhi How many stories are about unimportant things everywhere we look, social media, television and publications?Continue reading “Priorities”

For the New Year “When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you hung my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When youContinue reading “When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”

Author Unknown “After listening to the king, they went their way. And behold, the star they had seen in the east went on before them until it came to rest over the place where the Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great gladness.” Matthew 2:9-10 “When you thought I wasn’tContinue reading “When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:12-13 ESV “If you’re going through hell, keep going!” Winston Churchill Churchill rallied and encouraged Great Britain through the tragedy and losses of WWII. If there was Hell on Earth, WorldContinue reading “Patience is Hard Work”

Drop the Shame of Being a Beginner “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 NLT “Change is hard at the beginning, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.” — Robin Sharma Why,Continue reading “New Year. New Beginnings.”