Ephesians 4:1-5 -“I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one […]
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Sit Down, Child! God’s Calling You to Rest
Most parents know when their children are over-tired and are heading toward a major melt-down. Similarly, preschool teachers know the classic signs of an exhausted child who is desperately trying to avoid a nap. Giggles and laughter morph into manic cackles. A carrot accidentally touching meat on the dinner plate causes a temper tantrum of […]
How Sturdy is Your Spiritual Tent?
Psalm 91:1 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” I am neither a seasoned camper nor am I a structural engineer, and yet, even I know a few things about tents. Tent owners need to read all the instructions provided. It’s just as […]
God’s Value System is Usually Different than Ours
My friend, Dennis, recently reshared this nugget on Facebook, a post he originally posted back in 2012. Several years ago, I was complaining about a donated couch that was old, torn, and dirty. I was bending the ear of a precious sister. I wanted her to take part in my rant, and so I asked […]
Are You Just Gathering Followers or are You Making a Difference?
I’ve been active on the Internet since 1992, and I continue to marvel at the rapid transformation and growth of this incredible communication tool. Back then, I dipped my toes in Social Media through online interest groups that were text-based. These gave way to hosted bulletin boards that gave way to the era of personal […]
Is It Time to Grow Up and Stop Being Petty?
James 4:2 (NLT) – “You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous for what others have, and you can’t possess it, so you fight and quarrel to take it away from them. And yet the reason you don’t have what you want is that you don’t […]