Drinking From the Cup of Compromise

“Be very careful then how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15 NIV photo credit: mcuff via photopin cc   Sometimes I wish I never heard the name Jesus.  I wish I had never opened the Bible, or went […]

Look Up

 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. – Matthew 17:8 NIV   When I was in middle and high school, I was a member of the colorguard.  You know, those people that spin flags, rifles, and sabers, perform at half-time shows, and band competitions?  Yes, that was me.   I remember going […]

A Cheetos Jesus

“When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, ‘Everything the Lord has said we will do.’”  Exodus 24:3        Do you see an animal image in the picture above?   After most of the water dried off of our front porch from a […]

Tantrums

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 NIV photo credit: HeyThereSpaceman. via photopin cc   The other day I was at the grocery store when I could hear a young child, a few aisles over, having a pretty serious tantrum.  The sounds of […]

When Lemons are Limes: A Lesson on Expectations

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21 NIV When we moved into our new home, I bought a lemon tree for our backyard patio.  I had picked out the best looking tree, bought the perfect pot, and the right kind of soil.   […]

A Lesson on Fear

“Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” – Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV   We were having a great trip.  The kind those perfect scrapbook pages are […]

Let the Rain Come Down

Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. – Deuteronomy 32:2 NIV Growing up in Central New York, I saw my fair share of rainy days.  Sometimes the rain-soaked clouds hung around for days, until it looked like umbrellas, slickers and […]

Morning Praises

“And each morning and evening they stood before the LORD to sing songs of thanks and praise to him.”  1Chronicles 23:30 NLT   A morning prayer…Would you like to join me?   Good morning Jesus!  As I awake and open the coverings of my windows, I sing your name above all names. Thank you for […]