“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Jesus: Matthew 28:19-20 This should be…
Read more the connection between “trust” and “obey” (Rebekah’s top-10 countdown)
“Therefore, I say to you, don’t worry about your life, what you’ll eat or what you’ll drink, or about your body, what you’ll wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes? “…Who among you by worrying can add a single moment to your life? “…Therefore, don’t worry and say, ‘What are…
“Stop collecting treasures for your own benefit on earth, where moth and rust eat them and where thieves break in and steal them. Instead, collect treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moth and rust don’t eat them and where thieves don’t break in and steal them. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Everything…
Read more sorting through our “treasures” and finding out how rich we are
Jesus – “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or…
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Just a short post this morning in response to the “Evening of food and entertainment with Naomi” provided by our daughter. She cleaned the kitchen, prepared dinner, introduced us to our first viewing of “Hamilton,” then cleaned the kitchen again. The meal was one of her favorites from “The Whole 30.” It was a chicken…
Read more This story is – first – ours to live before it can be told
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – Jesus, John 16:33 Saturday morning my weekend men’s group talked about the general topic of, “Is it possible to be a Christian part-time?” Many of the ideas I…
I pray that the eyes of your heart will have enough light to see what is the hope of God’s call, what is the richness of God’s glorious inheritance among believers. – Ephesians 1:18 Sometimes, finishing off a few hours of yard work, the afternoon sun splashes on the house and the trees just perfectly…
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For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birthover and around us lies. Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise. – Folliot S. Pierpoint Today’s Photo-Friday selection is just two categories: The Birthday Girl and The Garden. That’s right, Beks turned eight today,…
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 I need to highlight one more event from this past weekend. Not because I have great photographs but because it featured great people.…
“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:18 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do…
