But You Will Make Some “Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the Lord is holding his hand” Psalm 37:24 BSB “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” C. S. Lewis On my birthday, I received a gift that says, “Youth is a gift. Age is an art.”Continue reading “You Are Not a Mistake”
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Are You 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 “Are You Ordinary?”
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”
It Cuts Both Ways
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he grows older, he will not abandon it.” Proverbs 22:6 NASB “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” James Baldwin Gotta say I internalized some very harmful images and beliefs fromContinue reading “It Cuts Both Ways”
Who is Driving Your Bus?
Who’s in Charge? “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,” plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 “People who need to control others don’t have control over themselves.” Unknown I’ve heard the statement, “Who’s driving your bus?” from many ChristianContinue reading “Who is Driving Your Bus?”
Choosing Absence
“But he withdrew himself in the deserts and prayed.” Luke 5:16 ERV “Choose your absence so that your presence will have more impact.” — Emily P. Freeman Sometimes I withdraw to breathe. Sometimes I withdraw to cry. Sometimes I withdraw to play! Sometimes I withdraw to meditate and pray. These are healthy and growth-enhancing times—notContinue reading “Choosing Absence”
Love is Free But It Ain’t Cheap
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” 1 Corinthians 13:1 NIV “If love is to be a blessing, not a misery, it must be for the only Beloved who will never pass away.”— C.S. Lewis, TheContinue reading “Love is Free But It Ain’t Cheap”
Authenticity Means Being Vulnerable
“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 Means Being Vulnerable”
Belonging and Holidays
Reach out to another “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 to one another. We belong to a king. We have a Wonderful Counselor. We have grace and freedom. WeContinue reading “Belonging and Holidays”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 