“You are mine.” – Isaiah 43:1 ESV The message was crystal clear. In the days before Valentine’s, a message was made quite plain … On a cupcake. Be mine. Two small words that say, “Look, I’ve started something, now it’s your turn to respond.” Be mine because I’ve already chosen to be […]
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV It happened yesterday. It happened today. It’ll happen tomorrow. I’m sorry, I have to confess, I am not being a good Christian about […]
“Do two people walk hand in hand if they aren’t going to the same place?” – Amos 3:3 MSG It’s February, and love is in the air. For most of us, love is the guy who misses the hamper, eats without a plate, and puts dents in our sofa cushions every evening. He’s […]
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 NIV Last year was a tough year for me, health wise. Compared to so many others, I know it was minor but I had a struggle. Literally from the beginning of symptoms, to […]
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” – Genesis 50:20 ESV Most of us, at some time, have experienced betrayal, humiliation or hatred by someone we’ve known or loved. Yet despite their harm we survived. Though we may stand today with hard-learned lessons in our pocket and […]
“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 NIV NaCl Sodium Chloride. Good ‘ol,…salt. A mineral found in the earth, found in the atmosphere, and found in our bodies. The perfect compound that literally sustains our planet and our lives. Every living cell has it within, and requires […]
“As soon as you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God … then you shall set out from your place and follow it.” – Joshua 3:3 ESV They must have stood on the shores of the Jordan River filled with anticipation and hope. After 40 years of walking in desolation, […]
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. – Isaiah 9:6 NIV Can I be honest? I’ve lost the Christmas spirit. Ornaments, cookies, and gifts just don’t interest me. I’m not excited about Christmas cards, Christmas carols, or Christmas lights. The rushing, shopping, cooking, and partying have all […]
