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But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33) We live in an age of dramatic distraction. Many of us know what we need to do, but we can become… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself in someone else’s shadow? Perhaps you’re following behind a great leader or celebrity—your dad, mom, older sibling, senior executive, anyone you’re close enough to for them to cast their shadow over you. Advantages of this… Continue Reading →
He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers. (Psalm 1:3) The picture of a person who… Continue Reading →
Ever wish you could rewind time and do an edit on events/ your actions/your words? Cut out the ugly, damaging, stuff and splice together the good stuff? Even do a re-take and say/do the right thing instead of the wrong… Continue Reading →
This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will… Continue Reading →
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you;” (Matthew 28:19) We recently celebrated Easter and… Continue Reading →
This past week and a half many of us have observed and celebrated Palm Sunday, Passover, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday. Please meditate on the connection, implications, and ultimate results of these put together: First– Jesus comes into Jerusalem, the… Continue Reading →
Χριστός Ανέστη The translation above is Christ is risen! This is a cause for joy and the foundation of the Christian faith. The historical account of the resurrection of Jesus is recorded in all four of the Gospels and is described… Continue Reading →
Many years ago, my sister had a boyfriend named Will Powers. No kidding! His parents likely named him that not just for humor but because they believed in the power of our will to accomplish whatever we hope to, become… Continue Reading →
These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. (John 15:11) Jesus has a special gift for His people. He made the offer to His disciples… Continue Reading →
When working with coaching or counseling clients who are experiencing anxiety over the future, I often invite them to engage in a worst-case-scenario exercise. Here, they imagine “What’s the worst you think could happen if…”, and express various results. Sounds… Continue Reading →
I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) Jesus gives us the key to bearing much fruit… Continue Reading →
Years ago, while living and ministering in the Middle East, my husband and I got to know a number of folks, both young and old, who said they wanted to follow Jesus. Some did. But others, when they found out… Continue Reading →
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33) We live in an age of dramatic distraction. Many of us know what we need to do, but we can become… Continue Reading →
“…Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him’…” Mk. 10:46-52 (v.48-49 quoted here) Many years ago, while serving the Lord and others… Continue Reading →
