“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NIV “The astonishing paradox of Christ’s teaching and of Christian experience is this: if we lose ourselves in following Christ, we actually find ourselves. True self-denial is self-discovery. To liveContinue reading “Christianity: Counterintuitive”
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Under Construction
“Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:15-16Continue reading “Under Construction”
It is Good
It is Very Good “And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.” Genesis 1:31 Berean Standard Bible “Well done is better than well said.” –Benjamin Franklin We are created in the Image of God. We have thoughts, actionsContinue reading “It is Good”
Audience of One
Who’s in Your Audience? “For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” 2 Corinthians 10:18 ESV “When we want human approval and esteem and do what we do for the sake of it, God courteously stands aside because, by our wish, it does notContinue reading “Audience of One”
Does Love Conquer All?
Or, it isn’t about me “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 NIV “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu If you believe Love is a Person, Jesus. Yes. He conquered all, even death. ItContinue reading “Does Love Conquer All?”
Just Because You’re…
“When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? The king will answer them, ‘I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant they seemed you did for me.’” Matthew 25:37-40 “Do all the good you can, by all the means youContinue reading “Just Because You’re…”
Humiliation or Humility
“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on himContinue reading “Humiliation or Humility”
He’s Got This!
He’s Got You! “He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions, And under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.” Psalm 91:4 Amplified Bible “I believed that there was a God because I was told it by my grandmother and later by other adults. ButContinue reading “He’s Got This!”
It Was For Freedom…
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NASB “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done themContinue reading “It Was For Freedom…”
What is Love on Your List?
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 “Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse’s perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse.Continue reading “What is Love on Your List?”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 