“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”
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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”
Comparing Leads to the Green Monster–Envy
“Don’t compare yourself with others. Just look at your own work to see if you have done anything to be proud of. You must each accept the responsibilities that are yours.” Galatians 6:5-6 ESV “Don’t compare your weakness to their strength.” – Nitin Namdeo Harmful. For you and the other person. Dismissive. Of you andContinue reading “Comparing Leads to the Green Monster–Envy”
What’s This About?
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV (Emphasis mine) “Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no,Continue reading “What’s This About?”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 