A Love that is Worth the Cost “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 (NIV) From the end of March until the end of April, my family spends almost every weekend in some sort of celebratory activity – either celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. We begin […]
This morning my daughter burnt her hand on a hot pan. The continuous screams … the heart wrenching cries of “IT BURNS! MOMMY IT BURNS!! IT BURNS!!!” … While my heart broke for her in the moment, my mind took a leap in to the future of so many who will feel a burn that’s even more intense. The only difference is that there will be no cold water, ice […]
“When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.” Colossians 3:4 NASB Do you feel unappreciated? Or even worse … unseen? One day, Jesus will reveal Himself and His truth to the world. At that knowledge every knee will bow. When the world sees Christ for who He really is … they too will see us for who we really are […]
Psalm 54:6-7 I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good. For He has delivered me out of all trouble; And my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies. Lord Jesus, I am so grateful that You loved me enough to endure the cost of sin. You gave Your life so that I may have eternal life, and You rescued my […]
“So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken.” Genesis 3:23 NIV Do you think Eve knew what she was choosing to walk away from when she chose to walk through the door of sin? Really think about it … She was in the Father’s presence. She walked with Him and, more importantly, He walked with her. She […]
Photo Courtesy of: unknown I heard this quote on the radio today … “make today’s test tomorrow’s testimony” As I thought about that statement, all I could think was this … Today’s test will most certainly be a testimony tomorrow. We can’t lose our testimony, but we can sure trade a good one in for a bad one. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for […]
Photo care of: Humility | thebrooklyn24 “But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.” Luke 14:10 Refusing to Lead Astray “If I see you do it … then I know it’s okay for me to do.” “Why do […]
Photo Courtesy of: SarahReck “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 Trading the World’s Prince Charming for Heaven’s Prince of Peace As a mother of two precious little ladies, my home is filled with all things princess. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Ariel and […]
Photo Courtesy of: powerzonecoach.com “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NASB) “You can teach what you know, BUT you will raise what you are.” – Pastor Mark Harris “What am I raising?” This is the thought that now held me captive as […]
“Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” […]
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