“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 NIV “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” —Mahatma Gandhi A teacher gave her students balloons and instructed them to putContinue reading “Happiness is Not a Destination”
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You Matter
You are Valuable “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:8-19 NIV “People who addContinue reading “You Matter”
What is this Trying to Teach Me?
“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 NASB “You may not control all the events that happen to you, butContinue reading “What is this Trying to Teach Me?”
Boundaries and Myths
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:1-2 ESV “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feelContinue reading “Boundaries and Myths”
Quick! Fix Me!
“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9 NASB “The more we let God take us over, the more truly ourselves we become — because he made us. He invented all the different people that you and I wereContinue reading “Quick! Fix Me!”
When Someone Hurts You
And They Will “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled…” 1 Peter 3:14 ESV “Do not look for healing at the feet of those who broke you.” ― Rupi Kaur We will be hurt by someone we love. We will hurtContinue reading “When Someone Hurts You”
What’s Lacking in Our Lives?
“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; it comesContinue reading “What’s Lacking in Our Lives?”
You Belong!
“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 “You Belong!”
Anger, Rage or Peace
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, But one who is quick-tempered displays folly. A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:29-33 ESV “Angry people want you to see how powerful they are.Continue reading “Anger, Rage or Peace”
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 NASB “If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worryContinue reading “Keep Your Eye on the Ball”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 