“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” 1 John 4:16 ESV “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look atContinue reading “Abiding in Him”
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Father, What’s This About?
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV (Emphasis mine) “Before you speak, ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no,Continue reading “Father, What’s This About?”
Giving Up When It Gets Tough–Character
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NASB “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ― MartinContinue reading “Giving Up When It Gets Tough–Character”
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?”
Empathetic Witness
The 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 consolationContinue reading “Empathetic Witness”
Anger or Gentleness?
“He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.” Berean Standard Bible “We need to be able to deal with doubt lovingly, helpfully, and especially without ever scolding or shaming anyone for doubting. We must allow people to beContinue reading “Anger or Gentleness?”
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”
Weariness
Weariness “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:38-30 NASB “RestContinue reading “Weariness”
Let Go or be Dragged
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 “Let go and let God.” And don’t let go of God.Continue reading “Let Go or be Dragged”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 