For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again. Proverbs 24:16a NIV Growing up with four older brothers, it was inevitable that I would be an ardent sports fan. Because of this, I consider it a victory that my husband and I have been married for 25 years having NEVER cheered for the … Continue reading We Fall Down, We Get Up Again →
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13 NIV (Todays post is taken from an email letter I received. The names have been changed and it has been edited for brevity.) Lisa, I’m struggling with a couple of verses. Recently my … Continue reading Whatever You Ask In My Name →
I promise that I will honor those who honor me. 1 Samuel 2:30 GW Well, another Olympics has come and gone. I am always inspired by the discipline, determination and sacrifice of the competing athletes. They start very young in life learning, practicing and denying themselves many of the things in which the rest of us … Continue reading Sacred Honor →
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 NIV Very early in my ministry, I heard a life-changing sermon on King David and how he aspired to build the Temple to house the Ark of the Covenant. Even … Continue reading Politically Polite →
Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 MSG)