“Rejoice always, Pray continually, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1Thess 5:16-18 It takes thoughtful, intentional consideration to be thankful. As the banner in the header reads: “Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” What are you thankful […]
Month: November 2014
See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1, 2 Recently, we were blessed with a tremendous gift: a 40 year old Kimball upright piano. The previous
“Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.” Matthew 21:12 If I asked you the question: “Who would you say is the most radical person you can think of?”, would you say
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22, 23 NASB I know of very few things that are more difficult for me to accomplish than waiting. Waiting requires patience, and patience has not been a historically strong attribute
I came to give you Life, and to give it to you more abundantly.” John 10:10 People are busy. Going to and fro, working, eating, be entertained, people caught up in their daily routines. Is this life? Is this really living, what Jesus meant when He promised us “abundant life”? No, we are not even
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes s0 that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as
I was once young, and now I’m not yet classified as old, but certainly middle-aged. Having been a believer since April 21, 1987, and alive in this earthly tent since 1957, I have experienced a thing or too. I count myself fortunate, truly blessed really, to have the great & awesome King of the Universe