Undivided Attention

Undivided Attention

“For they preach but do not practice…they do all their deeds to be seen by others.” (Matthew 23:3,5) Jesus is not exactly overwhelmed by our positions in society or the power that we wield or the words that we pile up to pass along to others. They mean practically...
Price Tag

Price Tag

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, bearing with one another, and if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive....
Capes and All

Capes and All

“Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from working salvation with my own hand.” (1 Samuel 25:33) My mother Pamela lived by some incredible truths: serving others is the very best use of your time; invite...
Mindful

Mindful

“What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7) Come on in, Lord. You are welcome in this room where I easily and often usher in others. Would you make yourself at home? After...
Same Old

Same Old

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith – that you, being rooted and grounded in love.” (Ephesians 3:17) The wheels of the new year recently rolled into view carrying a camouflaged cart of yesterday’s woes. Weren’t we suppose to leave those in last...