“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” 1 John 4:18 NASB “To love at all is to be vulnerable, love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sureContinue reading “Authenticity”
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Damaged
Damaged “Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.” Romans 12:21 HCSB “He who works with his hands is a laborer.He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”― Saint Francis of Assisi Other BibleContinue reading “Damaged”
Ordinary…
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 “Do not ask your childrento strive for extraordinary lives.Such striving may seemContinue reading “Ordinary…”
Ready or Not!
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, alwaysContinue reading “Ready or Not!”
Is God to Blame?
God Gets the Blame “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyoneContinue reading “Is God to Blame?”
Beginners
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 NLT “Change is hard at the beginning, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.” — Robin Sharma Why, oh why do we feel shame ifContinue reading “Beginners”
STORIES
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, thatContinue reading “STORIES”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep. (Hint: we’re all black sheep).
A devotional for misfits, outcasts, black sheep, scapegoats and other nefarious types. Do you “step in it?’” Stick your “foot in your mouth?” Struggle with food, booze, spending or another unlikable, frustrating, destructive behavior? Is shame your constant companion? Critical voices? Control, control, control? Anxious much? Stopped a destructive behavior and wonder “what now?” PutContinue reading “Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep. (Hint: we’re all black sheep).”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 