Remorse is when we are only sorry that we failed. Repentance is when we are in pain because we have hurt God or another person—for that person’s sake and for God’s not for ourselves. It focuses attention on the wounded one. If we are hurting for our own sake because we have failed, that is… Read More
Colossians 3:20-21 R-E-S-P-E-C-T
If we put the words of the Lord in our hearts, if we put them in the forefront of everything we see , if we let them light up our hearts, (Proverbs 4:20-23) then LOVE will be the guide of all that we do. A big part of love is showing respect for each other. Let’s… Read More
Your calendar days are numbered.
I love puns! This made my day today–it shows graphic and word puns. Go ahead–groan, laugh, or sigh and click on your next blog. All are legitimate responses. Me? I’m still laughing and trying to find people to tell them to. If you love puns, you may wonder where this came from. Check out this… Read More
Colossians 3:18-19 Go all out in love
Submission is not something we in America do well. I can’t speak for those in other countries, because I don’t have enough experience in and of your cultures. But individual rights and privileges–something I believe in and support–can lead us to think only of ourselves and what we deserve and have rights to. Individualistic thinking–what’s… Read More
Colossians 3:17 Take myself out of the limelight
I have been wondering lately, how much of what I do is so that people will think good of me? If I am living for God, trying to be someone who reflects His light to the world, why do I feel the need to have my shadow–my silhouette–superimposed on His light? What would it look… Read More
When does a “ball of cells” become a baby?
I am grieving today for all those babies who never got to be born. I am not judging anyone involved–that is not for me to do. But, I am sad for those uniquely-designed individuals, still in the just-made stage, who never got a chance to live. And I pray for God to move the hearts… Read More
Colossians 3:16 Pay attention
Today I am memorizing and saying Proverbs 4:20-23 out loud at least seven times. I must admit, this is my own translation of the verse–helps me to remember it easier. I was amazed at how much it aligns with today’s text of Colossians 3:16. Thank you for reiterating, Lord. Say Proverbs 4:20-23 out loud with… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 