Flames, Daily Activities & Growth
"This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you." (2 Timothy 1:6, NLT) It's always a good time for us to be reminded to keep up with the task of "fanning our flames." I love maintaining the fire in our...
He Renews My Strength
“He renews my strength.†(Psalm 23:3, NLT) The older and more familiar version puts it this way, “He restores my soul†(NKJV). And who of us does not need our souls restored these days? Our souls get tired, worn down, and discouraged with the challenges facing...
Grapes Become Wine
"I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church." (Colossians 1:24, NLT) "The call has nothing to do with personal sanctification, but with being made broken bread and poured-out...
Help
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Help. The word prompt brings to mind one of my favorite psalms - Psalm 121. God's people made the trip to Jerusalem three times a year. The...
Shelter & Rest
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.†(Psalm 91:1, NLT) It’s one of those “go to†verses when we are in need of protection. So familiar and yet I wondered how I had ever missed one simple word. One...
Humility
Humility. The word has been weaving its way in my thoughts for a few days now. By definition, it is having a modest opinion of oneself or of one's own importance (dictionary.com). One could say it is not thinking too highly of oneself. It is not the same as poor self...