You are a mirror. A light reflects off of you onto everyone you come in contact with. What affect does the light you reflect have on others? Does it burn? Does it make them shut their eyes and turn their face away? Is it warm and inviting? Is it judging and condemning–reaching to expose every… Read More
Philippians 4:2-3 Are you holding a grudge?
Do I choose to list my grievances? Does it matter if they are due to the chip on my shoulder or the other person’s actions or words? Can I really change how I feel? Do I want to? I can’t do it myself, but God’s Holy Spirit lives in me and is just waiting for… Read More
Philippians 4:1 Stay steady in God!
This is my prayer and desire for those I love–stay on track; stay steady in God. Philippians 4:1 (The Message) My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track,… Read More
Philippians 3:17-21 Are you on the right track?
We make choices every day, every hour. These choices reveal what is important to us and they determine our direction. Are you on the right track? Philippians 3:17-21 (NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before,… Read More
Philippians 3:15-16 Clear up blurred vision
Opening myself up to the Holy Spirit, inviting him into my heart to help me clean house and replace my sinfulness with his goodness–a lifelong process. I’m not there yet, won’t get there in my lifetime, but I’m staying in the race–a cross country marathon toward the goal. Join me. Philippians 3:15-16 (The Message)… Read More
Philippians 3:12-14 No Turning Back
Opening myself up to the Holy Spirit, inviting him into my heart to help me clean house and replace my sinfulness with his goodness–a lifelong process. I’m not there yet, won’t get there in my lifetime, but I’m staying in the race–a cross country marathon toward the goal. Join me. Philippians 3:12-14 (The… Read More
Philippians 3:7-11 What’s in your plus column?
Saul wanted to exterminate the Christians–those stubborn misinformed low-lives who didn’t have any of the right credentials. God stopped him in his tracks and turned his life totally upside down. Everything changed, so it only made sense that he got a new name–Paul. Everything he had believed in and strived for–everything–was worth absolutely nada. But… Read More
