Where would we be without the encouragement of a friend? Friends help carry the load. Friends, real friends, listen and ask Jesus what He thinks. A friend who hears your heart cradles it, and lets a tear fall on it while you catch your breath. {A timely word} A friend tells you to turn your … Continue reading Please pass the encouragement …
We are planners. Westerners, I mean. Aren’t we wired by our culture to have a plan, stock our calendars with appointments, and respond to greetings with just how incredibly busy we are? We (Westerners) are driven from a young age to think about (plan) what we want to do when we grow up. We are … Continue reading Who owns the breath?
I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I will submit to Him and He will make my path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV So many years ago, I memorized this proverb as a prayer of commitment. I wish I could report today … Continue reading Trust: a committed pursuit
Does anyone remember the ad campaign “Have a Coke and a Smile”? https://youtu.be/9fmZ1KJDzls?feature=shared Advertising works and for a while people were actually mimicking the commercial. We have a better ad campaign in the Good News of Christ Jesus. We humans are living our best life when we are mimicking Jesus’ example of living in community … Continue reading The Ministry of Smiling
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 ESV We, my dear man and I, are so grateful for this … Continue reading Do not be anxious
Who is wiser than Christ? Spend quiet moments with Jesus. Read His words and ask Him for wisdom. Seek understanding. Ask Him your questions. “Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.”Proverbs 13:20 NLT Yes, find a friend who is wise and understanding of God’s word. Seek a human … Continue reading Walk with the wise
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