Romans 12:11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. The weather all week had been frigid, and Sunday morning was no exception. It was taking a while for the sanctuary in our church building to warm up. But when the music started, I stood Continue Reading…
Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Have you experienced divine setups by God? You’re in the middle of telling someone to forgive, and out of nowhere Continue Reading…
Psalm 19:9-11 “The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Every responsible parent sets boundaries. No running in the Continue Reading…
Judges 21:25 “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.” I love the Bible and read it every day, but I have to admit, when my reading cycle lands on Judges, I become reluctant. The book records, arguably, the most sordid chapter in Israel’s history. Continue Reading…
James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. My husband and I have recently been reading On the Road with St. Augustine. We just came to the part where Augustine realizes what Continue Reading…
Ephesians 4:31 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” Continue Reading…
Galatians 5:25 “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” “Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day….” The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein song ran through my mind as I started on my daily walk. I had veered off my typical morning Continue Reading…
Luke 2:11 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” I’ve always liked the Christmas carol, “I Wonder As I Wander.” I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. Continue Reading…
Acts 10:23 “We have come from Cornelius…. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.” Nudges? Yeah, you know, those little inklings you get to do something. They can be somewhat easy or they can Continue Reading…
2 Chronicles 34:31 “The king stood by his pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the Lord—to follow the Lord and keep his commands, statutes and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, and to obey the words of the covenant written in this book.” [NIV] Disheartened. Discouraged. Demoralized. Any of Continue Reading…