“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 NIV “The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you discover the reason why.” – Mark Twain I believe God’s purpose is love. “For God so loved the world that he gave…” “LoveContinue reading “Purpose vs Achievement“
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Pretzels and Knotholes
Where’s our focus? Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” John Wooden, basketballContinue reading “Pretzels and Knotholes”
Are You Significant?
Yes because you are beloved. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.” 1 John 3:1 What you are is God’s gift to you,Continue reading “Are You Significant?”
Happy New You?
Whatever your goals, age, career, position in life, you’ll always be a beginner at something. Even Jesus started as a baby. So, cherish your New Year’s goals and remember it’s okay to be a beginner. Happy and blessed New Year! Beginners “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the rightContinue reading “Happy New You?”
What’s Your Thorn?
Because of the extraordinary greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 2 Corinthians 12:7 NASB “If a man thinks he is not conceited, he is very conceitedContinue reading “What’s Your Thorn?”
Merry Christmas!
“The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” Thank you and may blessings multiply to youContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”
What’s Your Final Grade?
Life is a Test “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 ESV “A true test of character isn’t howContinue reading “What’s Your Final Grade?”
Show Up
Dailiness “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 ESV “One of the best things you can do in your work is to show up, serve others and trust others to alsoContinue reading “Show Up”
Trust is Earned
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 A man was once asked, “What did you gain by regularly praying to God? His reply was, “Nothing. But let me tell you whatContinue reading “Trust is Earned”
Falling Down the Rabbit Hole
It’s Only Information Prolonging the Pain “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 “It’s only information. Don’t make their problem yours.” Hooray! It’s the holidays! Time for celebrating, laughing, singingContinue reading “Falling Down the Rabbit Hole”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 