Whenever we do something in keeping with God’s character, he is pleased. We need to meditate and think on that. From the commonplace to the sublime – from the meal that we prepare for our families, to the songs we sing to Him, to volunteering at a soup kitchen. Anything done as unto to the …
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Every Joint
Did I catch your attention with the title? Good! Now that I have you, think with me about a Scripture. The Apostle Paul is encouraging the Ephesians to whom he is writing. He is describing how God gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers to equip the saints for ministry, and to build up …
The Mundane Middle
I want you to think about two extremes. First, think about the best day of your life. Take a moment to savor the feelings and bask in the memory. Now, conversely, I want you to think about the worst day of your life. Don’t stay there too long, but think back to the strong emotion …
Walk On
I asked for, and received, a “Fitbit” for Christmas. I wanted it primarily for tracking my daily steps. I know there are apps on the phone that will do it, but I don’t always have my phone on me, so I thought this would be a more practical way of tracking. What has amazed me …
Plow Ahead
“But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14-15). As believers in Christ, we are each called to fulfill our purposes on the earth, but many times we …
By Name
“I have called you by name, you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1). One of the desires of the human heart is to be known. More specifically, to be known, appreciated for who we are, and loved. When someone uses your name, it makes things personal. If someone knows your name, and uses it when addressing you, …
Follow the Pattern
“I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless” (Psalm 101:2-3). Patterns are a part of life. Symmetry, in nature and art, is part of what gives a thing beauty. I remember the symmetry in my grandmother’s quilts as she stitched a hodgepodge …
Born Again?
I’ve always loved the line, “The happiest days are when babies are born,” from Gone With the Wind – Ms. Mellie. I do believe it is true. The birth of a baby and the arrival of new life, is undoubtedly the most impactful and profound experience a person can have. Even though the parents are …
Live Out Love
“I will show you a still more excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:31). If you have trusted in Christ, then you are a part of his Body. Like our physical bodies, this Body has many parts, but all function together, each doing its job. If one member suffers, all suffer together. This is easy to understand …
He Chose to be a Carpenter
Lent and Advent are seasons of contemplation, perhaps more than any others. While during Lent, we focus on Holy Week, and all things leading to the cross, I have found myself musing on the life of Jesus before his years of formal ministry. He did not choose to come as an earthly king or military …
Life By The Way 