Equipped
My cousin Kristen recently went skydiving. That is an experience that I am perfectly happy to have participated in vicariously through her video. However, I would imagine what she felt before, during, and after her jump is almost indescribable to others who have not felt the need to leave perfectly safe airplanes. There are some …
Taste and See
In this psalm, David urges us to savor and know the goodness of the Lord for ourselves. For example, think about honey. I can study every property of honey, all the way to its molecular composition, but until I taste it, I know nothing of its sweetness. Until I consume it, I know nothing of …
The Body of Christ
This verse is from the chapter in Corinthians where Paul reminds the church that each member has been given a spiritual gift that reflects Christ to the world and that each contribution is valuable. Some spiritual gifts are quiet and whisper Christ’s love to hearts in the darkness. Some gifts are bold and declare Christ’s …
Content in Christ
“I want to know Christ.” That statement pretty much sums up Paul’s life after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. After that point, nothing he had acquired or had the potential to acquire mattered. Knowing Jesus and making Him known was the driving force in his life, and he was content. He …
Lingering
The hike in DuPont yesterday could not have been more perfect—ideal weather, smooth trails, gorgeous waterfalls, and great company! Actually, it might have been more perfect without the bikers, who caused us to abandon the path at regular intervals to allow them to whir past. Once, as I scrambled to a safe spot off trail …
The Veil
No more death! No more sorrow! No more PAIN! This is our certain hope; this is our eternity promised. Our Father wants to spend eternity with us in Joy, and He made a way for that to happen. He sent His one and only Son to reconcile us to Him. And Jesus understands the pain …
Dandelion Explosions
I have a dandelion picture that I took and captioned, “scatter kindness.” It reminds me that I can scatter kindness into the world with the most gentle breath of life. This verse today reminds me that lies and attacks spread just as quickly for people who want to undermine the Church. That is the context …
Shalom
As Christians, we are not immune to the pain and suffering that exist in this world; we are not somehow above it all. That is not what we were promised. We were promised the Peace beyond all understanding that comes from walking through this world, and all of its suffering, with our Savior. In Him, …
Unconquerable!
There is no safer place than the arms of our Father. His Word speaks this truth to our souls. Listen for His melody on the wind. He is as close as a heartbeat. We are His; we are loved. With God, we are unconquerable. Hold onto that truth today! God is GOOD ~ ALL …
Sock Praises!
It is funny the memories that can pop up out of nowhere. This verse reminded me of an insight I had YEARS ago while cleaning the house. I was picking up what seemed like dozens of socks. Socks on the floor, socks behind the toilet, socks ON the table, and, John’s personal favorite, socks rolled …
