When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6:34 I feel very blessed to have had so many excellent teachers in my life. My very first and longest has been my mom. She notContinue reading “The Best of Teachers”
 A heart at peace gives life to the body, Proverbs 14:30 NIV And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV The shadow shimmers across the floor as the leaves outside dance in the wind. The sunlight ebbs and flows betweenContinue reading “A Heart at Peace”
For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. Isaiah 61:11 We have finally done it! We don’t know what the outcome will be, yet we are in anticipation for quite a bounty! InContinue reading “Be Fruitful”
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The word ‘training’ brings to mind several things: running, swimming, driving, children, and discipline. Why do we cringe when we hear the wordContinue reading “Training”
A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you willContinue reading “Each to Your Own Home”
Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from theContinue reading “Undivided Attention”
They will neither hunger nor thirst, nor will the desert heat or the sun beat down on them. He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. Isaiah 49:10 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ColossiansContinue reading “What Does Your Land Look Like?”
“Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:7-8 Have you everContinue reading “Be Patient”
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See theContinue reading “A Beautiful, Empty Cross”
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Yes, things are definitely different this year. Temporarily gone are the days of gathering for Easter eggContinue reading “Palm Sunday 2020”
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