“Remember that the Lord Jesus came to take away sin in three ways; He came to remove the penalty of sin, the power of sin, and, at last, the presence of sin.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Oh, God, I am so grateful that you were willing to die on the cross to take the penaltyContinue reading “He Takes Away Sin”
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His Love
Oh, God, You are so good. Thank you for loving me enough to offer me Your grace.
Be Nice to Your Brother
When my grandsons were younger, they loved to torment one another: A poke here, a kick there, and a headlock for good measure. I had a mantra for them, “Be nice to your brother.” That helped them remember to be kind…sometimes. Now they’ve outgrown that stage, but they still occasionally give one another an “affectionate”Continue reading “Be Nice to Your Brother”
Giving Back His Gifts
“Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful what you do with the best you have, Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love gift. Take time to meditate before God and offer the blessing back to Him in a deliberate act ofContinue reading “Giving Back His Gifts”
Jesus Example
My husband and I were so blessed today to have a stranger stop to help shovel 7.8 inches of snow off of our driveway. What a blessing to have that stranger take the time and energy to serve us. Lord, I may not be able to help others with heavy lifting, but I can stillContinue reading “Jesus Example”
The Way of the Lord
“O child of God, be more careful to keep the way of the Lord, more concentrated in heart in seeking His glory, and you will see the loving-kindness and the tender mercy of the Lord in your life.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Lord, keep my feet on Your path. Keep my heart glorifying You.
Happy THANKS-GIVING
Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; Come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving And his courtsContinue reading “Happy THANKS-GIVING”
Mr. B’s Records
Let me introduce you to an acquaintance of mine, Beelzebub, Mr. B. for short. Mr. B. is a great accountant. He keeps the ledger for souls, your soul and mine. Meticulously, he records every deed, every selfless, honorable act we’ve ever done, as well as every selfish, unkind word or act anyone has ever committed.Continue reading “Mr. B’s Records”
Trust for Today
“Today is mine. Tomorrow is none of my business. If I peer anxiously into the fog of the future, I will strain my spiritual eyes so that I will not see clearly what is required of me now.” Elizabeth Elliot Lord, keep me focused on today and on Your will. Help me to follow YourContinue reading “Trust for Today”
Growing Our Faith Together 