"For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human … [Read more...] about Blemishes
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Living Life Upside Down
"The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: 'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:1-2 (NIV)Why is it important for me to strive for holiness in my life?Holiness (Strong's Concordance):English Words used in KJV:sanctify 26 hallow 2 be holy 1 [Total Count: 29] 1) to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow2) to separate from … [Read more...] about Living Life Upside Down
Piano Lessons
"Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law; you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked."Psalm 94:12-13 (NIV)I became obsessed with playing the piano the year we moved to Congo when I was ten years old. The first question out of my mouth at a missionary friend's home was, "Can I play your piano?" I realize now why some … [Read more...] about Piano Lessons
One Hundred Dollars
"Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?" James 2:5The year before we moved to Tennessee, I homeschooled my children. Part of their reading curriculum involved a short little book called The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes. I read the book when I … [Read more...] about One Hundred Dollars
The Song of the Soul Set Free
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1Hey girlfriends,I just really felt impressed to share what the Lord has been using to minister to my heart in the last several days. These apply to you, too. Just thought someone else needed to be reminded:He knows the plans that He has for us. They are … [Read more...] about The Song of the Soul Set Free
The Meaning of Righteousness
"The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." Romans 4:23-25 (New International Version)There once was a man named Lot who ventured far away from his … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Righteousness
