For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have…
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Some people brought children to Jesus so that he would place his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded them. “Allow the children to come to me,” Jesus said. “Don’t forbid them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like these children.” – Matthew 19:13-14 Sunday morning I woke up, walked Max, poured a…
“I am one witness concerning myself, and the Father who sent me is the other.” They asked him, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You don’t know me and you don’t know my Father. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.” He spoke these words while he was teaching in the temple area known…
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But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a…
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. Proverbs 27:19 I have too much to share today, so Friday will be broken down into two posts. First, a classic, short, “Four Photo Friday.” Then, maybe this afternoon, a reflection on the fabulous WFPC deacons’ party we attended Thursday evening. This post is a…
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You died with Christ and were made free from the powers that influence this world. So why do you act as if you still belong to the world? Colossians 2:20 Wednesday evening at church the mid-week men’s group completed our study of half-truths (I am still a little giddy, by the way, using the words…
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. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 1:5, 3:17 A few days ago I included…
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The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. – Habakkuk 3:19 One of the fun things I remember from teaching creative writing is the use of prompts; I used them when I taught elementary and middle-school children, and then when I helped with…
As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double. Zechariah 9:11-12 Three short stories from a good weekend: First, to follow up on yesterday’s “Reality Begins…
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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 This “getting ready for Rebekah to retire” business has been a little surreal…
