Month: December 2023

So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable. (2 Corinthians 4:18 AMP) REFLECTION  As 2023 wraps up, let’s look back with an awareness of God’s… Continue reading True Security

“Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].” Hebrews 11:1 (amp) REFLECTION  When (obvious) blessings abound and every kind of encouragement is easily found, I find… Continue reading Enduring Faith

“This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them. But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in… Continue reading Extraordinary Patience

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 NIV REFLECTION What does freedom look like to you? To me, it looks like flowing forward without fear, in step with the Holy Spirit, ablaze with passionate purpose and meaning. Living, moving and having my being in unforced rhythms of grace,… Continue reading Free to Flourish

Blessed and worthy of praise be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ, just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would… Continue reading Glorious Grace

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you… Continue reading Cultivating Courage

“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 AMP) REFLECTION  Giving takes many forms, be it prayer, kind words, a hearty hug, a heartfelt letter, a lovingly prepared… Continue reading The Greatest Gift

“Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes,… Continue reading True Treasures

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time…” (Ephesians 5:15,16) I once saw a young man weaving through busy traffic to cross the road, which reminded me of all the times I’ve seen some locals ignoring crosswalks and red lights and rushing across roads… Continue reading Prudent Pacing

“…just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love…” (Ephesians‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭AMP‬‬) REFLECTION  If / When we find ourselves… Continue reading Blameless