“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!”
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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”
Motives
“When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” James 4:3 NIV “No motive is pure. No one is good or bad-but a hearty mix of both. And sometimes life actually gives to you by taking away.”― Carrie Fisher, Wishful DrinkingContinue reading “Motives”
Praise
“And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all.” Luke 4:15 NASB “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for anyone else.” Charles Dickens It’s just as important to receive as to give. We know that it is more blessed to give than receive. Yes. WhenContinue reading “Praise”
Authority
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy.” James 3:17 NASB “Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions.” Mark Twain Authority. That word sends chills up my spine, a knot in my stomach, fear and a closedContinue reading “Authority”
Presents and Presence
Living One Day at a Time “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” Matthew 6:34 NIV “One day at a time sweet JesusThat’s all I’m asking from you.Just give me the strengthTo do everyday what I have to do.Yesterday’s gone sweet JesusAndContinue reading “Presents and Presence”
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 the power for ever andContinue reading “Ease off the Gas!”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 