You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 (NIV)(Todd and Nicol celebrating Fourth of July at Nkara-Ewa, Congo, 1981)Where were you September 11, 2001? I was getting breakfast for my four-year, three-year, and one-year-old children when the phone rang. It was my dad."Shawn, turn on the news … [Read more...] about Freedom Isn’t Free
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Between Father and Son
“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me."John 17:20-21 (New Living Translation)My oldest child is away from me for the first time all this week. I am constantly … [Read more...] about Between Father and Son
In A Little While
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and not delay." Hebrews 10:36-37 (NIV)I had "one of those days" today. You know the kind, where you take one step forward only to take two steps backward, or so it seems. I had the kind of day when simple tasks stretched into ones … [Read more...] about In A Little While
The Reward of Forgiveness
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:36-38 (New International … [Read more...] about The Reward of Forgiveness
“What’s That Smell?”
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him." 2 Corinthians 2:14I love perfume. My loved ones cannot go wrong buying me a favorite fragrance for any birthday, anniversary, or Christmas present. I know that I am dating myself, but one of the commercials on TV before we left … [Read more...] about “What’s That Smell?”
