Saints
"Our lives can and must disrupt the ways of the world, unveiling a new way to be human." (Saints by Addison Bevere, page 222) In his book, Saints, Addison Bevere encourages us to remember who we are in and through Christ - Saints. Saints is a term not often used...
As We Lift Our Eyes
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1, NIV) The verse has been before me, off and on, for a week now. A yoke is used to couple animals together for the intended...
Workers & Worshipers
"But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10: 41-42, NLT) For a few days now, I have been...
Are We Willing?
There’s so much talk these days, it can hardly be avoided – TV, radio, social media, and in our communities. Some talk is helpful, some not so much. Some will be toxic and drain us of all hope and energy. Some will motivate and inspire us to do more and be better....
He Will Certainly Care For You
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life ..." (Matthew 6:25, NLT) "A warning which needs to be repeated is that "the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches," and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us. We are...
Talent
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Talent. The verse and parable comes to mind immediately upon reading the word prompt. "For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a...