“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more …” Isaiah 43:25
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How to Handle Porcupines
Jesus calls us to be of the same mind in the Lord. To follow his example of humility, self-control, and selfless love. Being of the same mind doesn’t mean that our opinion doesn’t matter – it means that God’s honor and glory matter more.
God in the Everyday
The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 (NLT) There are moments in our lives when God clearly speaks or intervenes amidst our daily routines. I call them God Moments. The Israelites experienced God Moments over and over, from …
May I Help You?
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Yesterday, I went grocery shopping while Len was in therapy. I typically wait till Len or one of our boys can accompany me. Their six-foot stature sure helps when I need something on the top shelf. Alas, I …
Those Rotting Bones
Let’s face it; there are seeds of jealousy in all of us. The devil wants us to believe we’re entitled to this and that, and little by little, we start feeding into his falsehoods. If we cultivate those seeds, we set ourselves up to reap its bitter fruit.
Perfected
One of the greatest truths in Scripture is that God uses men and women who are imperfect: doubting Thomas, impulsive Peter, skeptical Nathaniel, and crooked Matthew. This gives me great hope that God can use me despite my shortcomings. Like an athlete training for the Olympics, each day He points out areas of my life that need to be improved – not to minimize my progress or make me feel like a failure, but to hone my character to be more Christlike. In Christ, I am being perfected day by day.
Hope Deferred
Hope factors God into the equation. Hope believes and clings to the truth that God can do anything far more than we could ever imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
Interrupt me, Lord
Interrupt me, Lord,
When conceit compromises my character,
When ambition supersedes integrity,
And my kingdom matters more than yours.
Wait Expectantly
Begin each day in God’s presence, surrendering to him your anxious thoughts and needs, so you can be filled with His incomparable peace. Put Him first, then wait expectantly, knowing He is handling every detail of this new day.
I Will Not Be Shaken!
When David wrote Psalm 62, he was under attack. His options were limited and his future uncertain. Yet in the midst of his struggles, David affirmed, “He (God) alone is my rock and salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” This declaration was more than just wishful thinking. It was the testimony of a man who had witnessed God’s faithfulness, experienced His might, known His loving care, and found Him trustworthy.