“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he grows older, he will not abandon it.” Proverbs 22:6 NASB “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” James Baldwin Gotta say I internalized some very harmful images and beliefs fromContinue reading “It Works Both Ways“
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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 “Scar Tissue“
The Three Hardest Words
“Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” Matthew 5:23-24 NASB “Never ruin an apology with an excuse.” ― Benjamin Franklin.Continue reading “The Three Hardest Words“
Discouragement
“Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.”Continue reading “Discouragement“
Spending and Worship?
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 NIV “Where you spend your love, you invest your life.” Mumford and Sons Time to take inventory, especially during the first of the year. Where do we spend our love? Our time? Our money? Our talents? What and whom do we love?Continue reading “Spending and Worship?“
Grief and Comfort
“All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the LORD had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.” Job 42:11 NIV “There is a sacrednessContinue reading “Grief and Comfort”
Sidetracked
“Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to live until I come back, that is not your business. You follow me.” John 21:22 NCV “There’s my business and none of my business.” Unknown Some of the stickiest, ickiest relationship problems are when I judge, usually when I’m not following God and especially when I don’t wantContinue reading “Sidetracked“
Cocoa and a Nap
And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) Mark 6:31 NASB “When you rest, you catch your breath and it holds you up, like water wings…” — AnneContinue reading “Cocoa and a Nap“
Life’s Messy
Termites and other pests. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.” Matthew 25-25 Berean Bible “Life’sContinue reading “Life’s Messy“
Let Go or be Dragged
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 “Let go and let God.” But don’t let go of God.Continue reading “Let Go or be Dragged“
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 