‘“Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” (2 Corinthians 10:17-18) They ooze out like sticky syrup,...
Bragging Rights
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Gratitude
Assignment
“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” (Matthew 4:10) This concise phrase pops off the page like a prescription for the year ahead as clearly as if a physician had jotted a...
Broad Place
“I call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” (Psalm 18:3)“I call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” (Psalm 18:3) Amazing...
Fingerprints
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.” (Psalm 67:1-2) Is it possible that in some...
Good Morning Lord
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2) Good morning Lord. I greet you before I tackle the rest of the day, otherwise it will surely tackle me with its...
Noticing The Ordinary
“And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.” (Luke 18:43) Applause Please Let’s give God a round of applause for...
Expressions
“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” (Psalm 105:1) “Oh give thanks to the Lord...” First and foremost, before we attempt to ask or seek or...
One Friday
One Friday Soldiers scourgingTwisting thornsPiercing crownPurple gownRidicule SlappingBashingShoving deityMeanestMockery GuiltlessFaultlessSinlessLambCondemned Man’s...
For Our Sake
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24) “So Jesus came out, wearing the...
Living Nativity
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.” (Luke 2:14) This very morning, we celebrate the wonder and beauty of everything Christmas! Rather than going through...
Oblivious
“Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 1:4) Ungratefulness wears an ugly dress in every culture. When a gift is offered, regardless of the...
Yours
Your joy for my strength Your Word for my hope Your forgiveness for my freedom Your plans for my good Your paths for my future Your thoughts for my mind Your strength for my weakness Your peace for my...