I've learned to recognize the signs that mean it's time for me to sleep. When I was a kid, the signal was me running full steam in circles. As a grown up, the signs feel more sinister. Fear about what will happen in the future. Anxiety about what I need to get done. The accompanying… Continue reading Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks: fighting anxiety
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But first…?
This mug makes me laugh. “But first, coffee” resonates with my feelings today, even though I’ve already been up for close to an hour. This mug also gets me thinking... If I look closely at the patterns of my living and thinking, what would be my true “But, first”? When waking up... When making decisions...… Continue reading But first…?
Strength and Portion
In the midst of human frailty and mortality comes the assurance of God’s unfailing strength and provision - that He is our God- forever. He is our strength and portion in this life and the life to come. What a wonderful, encouraging promise.
All things…
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 Because He created all things, He deserves all honor and service. Because He created all things, nothing is above His power. Because He created all things, we can rest secure. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither… Continue reading All things…
Whatever May Come
Perfect Faithfulness
Perfect faithfulness... As he has been, so he is, and so he will be. As his promises have been fulfilled, so they are being fulfilled, and will be fulfilled for eternity. As his plans have come to pass, so they are coming to pass, and will be completed.
Faithfulness of God
••• “He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever.” Psalms 146:6 ••• “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.” Deuteronomy 32:4 ••• “Give ear… Continue reading Faithfulness of God
Philippians Monday Challenge
Philippians 4 Monday morning challenge: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends… Continue reading Philippians Monday Challenge
The Christian Life
The Christian life is all this: faith in God, prayer endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit, God's love, our obedience, patient endurance until the end, the mercy of Christ, the faithfulness and unity of the triune God that will bring us to what He has given- himself and eternal life. Great promises. Great… Continue reading The Christian Life
Restored and Led
Restored- From death to life (John 5:24) From enemy to precious child (Romans 5, 1 John 5) From one condemned to one made holy (Romans 4:25) From hopeless to hopeful (Romans 5:5) From fear to joy everlasting. (Acts 2:28; Romans 15:13) Led- By his Word (Psalm 119) By his Holy Spirit (John 15) By his… Continue reading Restored and Led
thoughts and songs 