“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15 We are coming up on two months since adopting our puppy, Sebastian. He is such a sweet little dog, but like most puppies, he hasn’t quite learned the art of listening yet. Fortunately, is extremely motivated by food. In fact, he will often run into his […]
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) Have you ever asked God to show you the things that aren’t pleasing to Him? It sounds easy until He tells you […]
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since […]
“I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. . . . I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word” Psalm 119:14,16 Each year when St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I can’t help but be reminded of stories from my childhood. I recall tales of luck and leprechauns, treasures and […]
“If you love me, obey my commandments.” John 14:15 (NLT) The greatest way for us to communicate our love for Jesus is to obey his commandments. As we go throughout the day, we have different opportunities to obey Him. Being kind, keeping our mouths shut and showing that tough, always-complaining coworker grace are all commandments […]