“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from... Continue Reading →
Gratitude
“This phrase, ‘Yet once more,’ indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe….”... Continue Reading →
A Fresh Look At Surrender
“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are... Continue Reading →
Our Boast In the Lord’s Delight
“Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice,... Continue Reading →
Wisdom Wednesday: Tranquility
"A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot" (Proverbs 14:30 ESV). I'm sure we can all think of a time when we wanted something, but did not have the means to acquire it. If not as an adult, we certainly can remember that toy, game, bike or pony we... Continue Reading →
By the Measure
“But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift” (Ephesians 4:7 ESV). There are times when I feel sorry for myself. Sometimes it's the unrelenting pain. Sometimes it's regrets about decisions made, or actions taken or not taken. It usually doesn't take too long , however, before I... Continue Reading →
Say So!
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble” (Psalms 107:1-2 ESV). Have you ever been someplace to eat and the food was so amazing that you could hardly wait until you got home... Continue Reading →
Skipping Stones 