But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9, NIV)
Bible Doodle: 1 Peter 2:9
Our Labels Affect Our World View
Labels bias our perceptions, thinking, and behavior. A label or story can either separate us from, or connect us to, others. It also affects our most important relationship—the one we have with God. It is critically important that we evaluate our labels because their effects are clearly seen in our life stories. Throughout our lives,… Read More
Live Life Laughing: Families
Research shows that a sense of humor is essential in strong families. This family humor can be found on http://www.humorliving.com. “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” -George Burns “As a child my family’s menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.” -Buddy Hackett “Some family trees bear an… Read More
Bible Doodle: Love, Forever and Amen
Functional Tool or Negative Stereotype?
We are made in God’s image, and God is community—the Trinity. He is one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our culture stresses the opposite of unity or community—we are bombarded with a malady of self-preoccupation. This attitude fights with the way God made us. Because we are made in God’s image,… Read More
Bible Doodle: Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV)
Prayer for the First Day of 2024
Almighty God, we come to you in prayer, You are the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. You made us, and we are Yours. (Psalm 100:3) You made each one of us as eternal beings— knitting together all the delicate, inner parts of our bodies in our mothers’ wombs. [Psalm 139:13] Thank you for creating… Read More
