Holiday cheer
I took a lick and a promise at some of it, and some I flubbed entirely. I am trying to be both honest and kind here.
Scripture
March Goals – my reports and confessions
It was an interesting experiment, but to be honest, that part wasn’t worth it. It made me think and care too much about food.
Oozing and fasting and jazz like that
I needed some focus points for the coming year, to hang my hat and hopes on, and give me something to keep getting out of bed for. You too?
The power of blessing
We can analyze and dissect the power of our words all we want – but the essence of faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The book in question
Well, the book that quote came from was actually the Holy Bible… howbeit, from the slightly renovated version known as The Message (however large a disclaimer you feel that to be). Here is the quote again: Every time you criticize someone, you condemn yourself. It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is …
A case for hurry
You know what they say. You’ve probably heard them yourself, and you know what they say. Look at Jesus, they say. He was never in haste, and never late for an appointment. Let Him be your model. His people should be calm and unhurried. They are full of it, I say. Well, alright. In light …
Out on a limb
Do you ever feel out on a limb with God? Scripture is packed with stories of men and women out on limbs and they sure sound great in the telling, several thousand years later, though you can’t help wondering how Abraham felt, exactly, packing up that mountain with his son and a butcher knife how …
Strength, weakness, presence
Thank you for your beautiful comments. You talked about the components so well. Personality. Failure. Life stages. Good strength versus bad strength. God’s strength versus our own. Well said! Gina also shared some excellent thoughts here. What is the opposite of strength? You mentioned many words—weakness, brokenness, battle, fear, surrender, helplessness, high-maintenance, infirmity, vulnerability. Vulnerability …
To nestle in his presence
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the woes …
Spirit wisdom
Sometimes God’s voice is misunderstood. And from your stories, I know you know the other half of this truth. Sometimes God’s voice is unmistakable. Confession: I am crying now because this is the part that feels too big for my small fingers to type. The Lord Jesus has given us His Spirit. The Holy Spirit …