Month: June 2024

“One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying and praising and honoring God with a loud voice; and he lay face downward at Jesus’ feet, thanking Him [over and over]. He was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten [of you] cleansed? Where are the [other] nine? Was there no one found to… Continue reading Serve Anyway

“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]” John 16:33 AMP Read full chapter REFLECTION  The Bible is clear… Continue reading Be Undaunted

“Put all things to the test: keep what is good and avoid every kind of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 GNT) Read full chapter REFLECTION  There are some things that are clearly black and white, that I deeply know to be true. For example: I deeply know that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and… Continue reading Test, Taste & See

“Our hope comes from God. May He fill you with joy and peace because of your trust in Him. May your hope grow stronger by the power of the Holy Spirit.”(Romans 15:13 NLV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Trust — trusting God — precedes joy, peace and abounding hope. Every good thing comes from Him, who… Continue reading Growing Hope

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Whatever can mean “no matter what happens” or it can imply indifference (depending on the tone and context). Ref:https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en I used to say whatever with a shrug when I felt disillusioned, but… Continue reading Whatever

“Love does no wrong to a neighbor [it never hurts anyone]. Therefore [unselfish] love is the fulfillment of the Law.” (Romans 13:10 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Sometimes we can go the extra mile and love in wonderful ways, by God’s grace, and instead of connection and appreciation, there is pushback or indifference. But, let’s… Continue reading Love Anyway

“Even though good [righteous] people may be bothered by trouble [fall] seven times, they are never defeated [get back up]…” (Proverbs 24:16 EXB) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Ups and downs are clearly part of the sanctification and transformation process. Sometimes it feels fabulous and other times the fiery tests and trials feel unbearable. And then… Continue reading Falling & Rising

“This [is what] I command you: that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another.” (John 15:17 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  There are times when my heart is full of compassion towards others and, in this state, loving and unselfishly seeking the best for others flows fairly freely. Then there are times when I… Continue reading Unselfish Love

“I have loved you just as the Father has loved Me; remain in My love [and do not doubt My love for you].” (John 15:9 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Have you ever been wounded by someone? Unless you live on a remote island by yourself, I’m sure you have been wounded in some way.… Continue reading Perfect Love

“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without… Continue reading The Throne of Grace