Matthew 11:28-30 “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.’” God had taught me about this verse before, but how […] Read More
It’s been a few days since I’ve posted anything. What has God been saying to me? He’s been showing me how much I try to save myself, in my own strength. I am a person who is trying to please God and earn His acceptance. Well, on Sunday, I’d had just about enough of the vicious cycle of striving and failing and falling under condemnation. I’d become really tired of […] Read More
I was having a conversation with a friend this week about someone I work with. I struggle a lot working with this person. His actions and attitudes grate against my sense of honesty and justice, and I have a great dislike for him because of it. I was going to ‘have’ to apologize to this person for something I had done. My friend asked me why I ‘had’ to. He […] Read More
It has always been a struggle to be a positive person in my work environment. There was a time when I was passionate for God to use me in my workplace. My heart was that He would bring life and healing to so many broken lives. Over the years that has changed. For the most part, I think I live in ‘survival’ mode: I do my work to the best […] Read More
Genesis 3:1-5 – “…’Did God really say you must not eat any of the fruit in the garden?’ ‘Of course we may eat it,’ the woman told him. ‘It’s only the fruit from the tree at the center of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God says we must not eat it or even touch it, or we will die.’ ‘You won’t die!’, the serpent hissed. ‘God […] Read More
Take a look at this: “After dark one evening, a Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to speak with Jesus. ‘Teacher’, he said, ‘we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are proof enough that God is with you.’” (by the way, this happened at the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry; he hadn’t really done a lot of miracles yet). How would […] Read More
I’ve been thinking more about this verse: “…three things will endure – faith, hope, and love…” Why will hope endure? “‘Look, the home of God is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will remove all of their sorrows, and there will be no more death of sorrow or crying or pain. For the old […] Read More
1 Corinthians 13:13 – “There are three things that will endure – faith, hope, and love…” There seems to be something missing when I look at this list. Why isn’t ‘reasoning’, ‘knowledge’, or ‘understanding’ listed here? I think I’ve valued understanding more than faith, or hope, maybe even love. I need to understand something FIRST; then I’ll do what it says. I’ve always wanted to know the reason why I […] Read More
I was listening to a tape of Dr. Greg Mitchell speaking today. He has some interesting things to say: “…there are many who say they are Christians, but are not following Him [Jesus Christ].” “…if you are not following Him [Jesus Christ] in His authority, you’re not following Him.” “…in the church, the divorce rate is nearly the same as outside the church…The church is not following Jesus Christ! That […] Read More
You’re Not Alone (words and music by Jason Upton) Don’t be afraid, baby don’t you cry Daddy’s here, it’ll be all right You’re not alone, you’re not alone Don’t be afraid when it’s cold at night I will keep you warm, I will hold you tight You’re not alone, you’re not alone Chorus: Look beyond the window there To the sky above, to the open air Look beyond where you […] Read More