"When you were stuck in your old sin-dead life, you were incapable of responding to God. God brought you alive—right along with Christ! Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ's cross. He stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham authority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets." Colossians … [Read more...] about Lessons From a Stinky Puppy
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The God of Hope
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 (NIV)A portion of my day is spent being captivated by the lives of two women in Scripture that lived thousands of years ago. My wonderful friend, Holly, is being greatly used by God to make these women, belonging to a different time and place, … [Read more...] about The God of Hope
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
"But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." Psalm 3:3 (Amplified Bible)Yesterday, as I sat in the worship service at church, the presence of God was so strong through a hymn I had not heard in longer than I can remember. Its melody was stirringly simple. A gentleman playing the flute accompanied the piano's voice. No one sang the words; only the music played. I … [Read more...] about O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Where Is My Hope?
"The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure."Isaiah 33:5-6 (NIV)Somedays, I just need a good reminder of Who is in charge of this universe. Although the media would like to … [Read more...] about Where Is My Hope?
The Voice
"Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today!The Lord says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at Massah in the wilderness." Psalm 95:6-8 (New Living Translation)It's Saturday! It's … [Read more...] about The Voice
Seventy-One Balloons
(Before reading this blog post, please scroll down to the bottom of the page and pause the music.) “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God!I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!Job 19:25-27 (NLT)Our family gathered under … [Read more...] about Seventy-One Balloons
