“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement, in accordance with the faith God has distributed each of you.” Romans 12:3 Last week, I wrote an inspiration based on the first two […]
“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” 2 Corinthians 10:12 As a woman who stands at nearly 6’-0”, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my height. Growing up in elementary school, I was […]
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able […]
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1-3 Somehow (out of nowhere) it became November. And pretty soon we will begin to see a few things… Light jackets replaced with […]
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:21 I was listening to the radio this morning on my way to work. My mind is usually racing in the morning going through my to-do list and […]
“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 While talking with a friend recently, I was reminded of how uniquely we each experience a day, month, or year. This Friday could seem like any regular day or one in which our life changes forever. Some of us […]
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 In the heat of the moment, do you every say something that you later regret? Maybe your in a disagreement with your spouse or a friend says something that hurts your feelings. It can be instinct to snap back. Trust […]
“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.” 2 Corinthians 4:1 When I was in junior high, I began to start trying out for various sports teams. And every year when it came time for cuts, we got the same speech of encouragement. Many of you who attended 7th grade after 1990 […]
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15 KJV Have you ever felt like you were living a more sinful life than you expected to live – negative thoughts, hateful words, questionable actions. I think […]
“Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God’s wonders. Do you know how God controls the clouds and makes his lightning flash? Do you know how the clouds hang poised, those wonders of him who has perfect knowledge?” Job 37:14-16 Growing up around the Ozark hills and lakes of the Midwest, I’ve always been biased towards the natural beauty most common to […]