This Little Light Of Mine
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:9,5
Tag Archives: Faith
It Is Well
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you … Continue reading It Is Well
I Loved My Father
You Parents – if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of Course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly … Continue reading I Loved My Father
The Boundary Lines Have Fallen For Me In Pleasant Places
Lord, You are my portion and my cup of blessing. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. Psalm 16:5-6 NIV (A version of this post was first published in 2014.) When we were kids, my brothers and I used to fight in the back seat of the car. … Continue reading The Boundary Lines Have Fallen For Me In Pleasant Places
Gift Wrappings
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:11,12 NIV I don’t want to brag but on occasion I have made some sacrifices in … Continue reading Gift Wrappings
The Day After
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 The Day After, wasn’t that the name of a catastrophe movie about a nuclear holocaust or something? I’m sure for many, that is how they feel this morning–like a bomb has gone off. Fear, anxiety, hopelessness. This has … Continue reading The Day After
About the Borders…
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked. 1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV So much talk lately … Continue reading About the Borders…
The Victor
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 So the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. The greatest thing about the game, besides the commercials and the great ending for Peyton Manning’s amazing career is that we now have a break from football for about six months! For … Continue reading The Victor
Enough
My grace is enough; it’s all you need. 2 Corinthians 12:9a MSG This past Sunday, our Worship leader led us in a new song–new to me anyway, Christ Is Enough by Hillsong. As I sang the song, I was reminded of a devotional challenge my good friend and neighbor, Kelly participated in a few years ago. It was called … Continue reading Enough
The View From Over The Hill
I have been young, and now I am old, but I have never seen a righteous person abandoned or his descendants begging for food. Psalm 37:25 GW I have always imagined what the view would look like from here. And now I have arrived. I think most would agree anything over fifty is considered over the … Continue reading The View From Over The Hill