Passion Week begins... Palm Sunday. As I sit here and reflect on what Christ experienced as He made His way to the cross and took on all sin that was and is and is to come I am overwhelmed. On Sunday He was praised and by Friday those same people that were saying "Hosanna" were … Continue reading … it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Month: March 2015
The strength of my heart
Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. When I was in college I was in an ensemble and one of the girls wrote a song using Psalm 73:25-26. Since that … Continue reading The strength of my heart
Me?, Worried?…
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds … Continue reading Me?, Worried?…
Every good gift…
James 1:17-18 ESV Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. … Continue reading Every good gift…
Commands or Convictions? and a Heart Matter
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:30 The Following post is completely just my thoughts and opinions, because everything in the Christian life boils down to the motivation of the heart, not our … Continue reading Commands or Convictions? and a Heart Matter
Grace, mercy, hope, and communication
This will be a very different post. One of reflection.... I am so thankful for the opportunities afforded to me and the people who have come into my life, left my life, those that remain, and am hopeful for the people yet to enter. I am in the process of writing a post about Commandments … Continue reading Grace, mercy, hope, and communication
I Honor you
Relationships and honoring people should be intentional as we set our own desires and pride aside, and putting others needs before our own. Honor, noun, high respect; esteem.;a privilege. To Honor, verb, regard with great respect; fulfill (an obligation) or keep (an agreement). "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor." Romans12:10 (ESV) I … Continue reading I Honor you
Making friendship a competition
A friend loves at all times... Proverbs 17:17 In a person's life, they usually have several friendships, and a lifelong friend is a rare treasure. Friendship is something that we discover throughout life and that concept changes over time. Through Grade School, Middle School (Jr. High), and High School, your friends are/were, due to … Continue reading Making friendship a competition
The other side and Faith
I was reminded of a passage of Scripture today as I was teaching. It is a passage that many people know and usually equate with the power that Christ had. However, so much more can be gleaned from this particular passage. To me it is one of not only the power that Christ has, but … Continue reading The other side and Faith
Keep on Keeping on
Galatians 6:9-10 ESV And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Do you ever feel like no matter … Continue reading Keep on Keeping on
