I Peter 2:23, “and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges rightouesly.” This verse speaks volumes to me every time I read it. In the context it is talking about suffering and all Christ went through and how He [...]
James 1:27 “…to keep oneself unstained by the world.” When I do the laundry, there are some stains that are easier than others to get out of my kids clothes. There are also some that do not come out because they are so ingrained in or I waited too long to treat it. Some stains [...]
2 Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His…” In this passage, Asa had just made a poor choice. He relied on human power instead of God and faced the consequences of his decision with having to [...]
I am reading the book of Jeremiah right now and man, it’s driving me nuts. I don’t know how Jeremiah did it. God told him, I’ve got a word for you to say to this poeple and I want you to say it but they aren’t going to listen and obey. How frustrating is that? [...]
There are times I read the Bible and… I realize more than usual the depth of my own sin. I read Psalm 15 this evening and to be honest, I want to be there, where it calls me but I’m not yet. I read these verses and I feel the sting of my thoughts and [...]
You ever wonder what the heck is going in your life? I mean we have times in our lives where everything is going fine and dandy and then, you get that phone call, email or text message that can send you reeling. It may be pertaining to you, it may be pertaining to someone in [...]
Yesterday was surreal. It sent me into deep prayer and contemplation. There are just those moments in your life you’ll never forget, you’ll never lose sight of, they can be faith shaping moments for the good or bad. Yesterday, I got up and did the usual, get ready, get dressed, get the kids ready, sit [...]
Isaiah 40 has a lot of good stuff that struck me as I was reading it. Here are some highlights: Isaiah 40:8, “The grass withers, the flowers fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” I am so thankful for that. God is absolutely trustworthy. What He says He will do. His promises are [...]
Isaiah 26:8-9, “…We have waited for You eagerly; Your name, even Your memory, is the desire of our souls. At night my sould longs for You, Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently… Wow! Do we hunger for Him like this? Do you sleep longing for God? Does your very being seek Him all [...]
Isaiah 26:3-4, “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.” It takes discipline. It take practice. It takes the grace of God through the power of the Spirit to do this. No matter [...]
