Freedom! “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NASB “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have doneContinue reading “Liberty and Justice for All”
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What’s Missing?
“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 NASB “The most important thing is who you become.” Dallas Willard The most important thing: who we become. And this does not happen quickly and comesContinue reading “What’s Missing?“
Stay In Your Own Lane
(Detach With Love) “For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies…” 2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV “The real spiritual journey is work. You canContinue reading “Stay In Your Own Lane“
Feeling Insignificant?
“You, Lord, give perfect peace even in turmoil to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi Today my sprinkler system wasn’tContinue reading “Feeling Insignificant?“
Who Are You Under Pressure?
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very natureof a servant, being made in human likeness.And being found in appearance as a man, he humbledContinue reading “Who Are You Under Pressure?“
Belonging
“I will call those who were not my people, ‘My people,’ and I will call her who was unloved,‘My beloved.’”Romans 9:25 NET “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one!”” C.S. Lewis Being a Christian means we belong. We belong toContinue reading “Belonging“
Anger or Righteous Anger?
“If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.21 Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. 23 Search me, God, and knowContinue reading “Anger or Righteous Anger?“
Ashamed of Shame
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51 NIV “Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough.”Brene Brown The blind man wanted to see. I’ve pondered Jesus’ question many times, “What do youContinue reading “Ashamed of Shame“
Testing + Difficulty= Destiny
“Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 NASB “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we findContinue reading “Testing + Difficulty= Destiny“
Friendship with the Father
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 ESV What a friend we have in JesusAll our sins and griefs to bearWhat a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer — Joseph M. Scriven She was abandoned, this beautiful Siamese cat, close to my home.Continue reading “Friendship with the Father “
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 