“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 add value to othersContinue reading “You Are Valuable”
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Does it Bring You Joy?
“Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In Thy presence is fullness of joy; In Thy right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11 1995 NASB “My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel have little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focusContinue reading “Does it Bring You Joy?”
Absence of an Empathetic Witness
“Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:16-19 NIVContinue reading “Absence of an Empathetic Witness”
Identity
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT “In all of creation, identity is a challenge only for humans. A tulip knows exactly what it is. It is never tempted by false ways ofContinue reading “Identity”
The Anchor
Abide-Anchor “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain…” Hebrews 6:19 NIV “Love is the anchor through every storm.” Unknown We are anchored to the Savior of our souls. He is Love. Like a boat anchored to its dock, we are anchoredContinue reading “The Anchor”
What Matters
What Matters? “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” Philippians 1:9-10 NIV “There would have been more I love yous … moreContinue reading “What Matters”
Celebrate the Differences
“If it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:8-9 NIV “A great relationship isn’t when a perfectContinue reading “Celebrate the Differences”
Discouraged?
“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 “Discouraged?”
Deep Water
Deep Water “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.” Isaiah 43:2 NASB “God brings men into deep waters, not to drown them, but to cleanseContinue reading “Deep Water”
Weary, Dreary and Ho-Hum
My Three Gremlins. “For I [fully] satisfy the weary soul, and I replenish every languishing and sorrowful person.” Jeremiah 31:25 Amplified Bible “We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.” Charles Stanley January. The longest monthContinue reading “Weary, Dreary and Ho-Hum”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 