Hope, Maturity & Gratitude
We added onto the portion we are memorizing ... “Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.†(Colossians 3:14) In Colossians 1:21-23, Paul very clearly tells us what we once were: "alienated and hostile in mind, engaging in evil deeds" (NASB). His...
What Are You Eating?
If I were asked to define “eatâ€, I would suggest it is to ingest or take in, chew, and then swallow. We eat for any number of reasons – out of hunger, boredom, experimenting with a recipe, or for comfort. All may satisfy at the moment but then, in a short time,...
Awake & Mindful
"Rise up, be our help, and redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness." (Psalm 44:26, NASB) "Have you ever thought that God is asleep? ... God does not sleep! How we feel doesn't necessarily reflect what is true. Psalm 121:4 says that He who keeps Israel does not...
Vision
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Vision. Vision - "the act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight." (dictionary.com) But this was not the definition that caught...
Teach Them Well {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
With Mother's Day having just passed, much thought was given to mothering, particularly parenting. There are challenges and rewards which come with parenting and yes, the rewards can outnumber the challenges. Yet there is no denying that parenting/mothering is a...
Power, Reconciliation and Restoration
Continuing on in Colossians: Rooted in Him, we added to the portion we are memorizing: "Bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you should also forgive.†(Colossians 3:13)...