Walking the Nature Trails The path opens to a clearing larger than a football field. Waist high brome grasses sway slightly in a gentle waltz with the faint breeze. Nearby branches merely watch, too heavily laden with yellow-green hedge apples to dance. On the far side of the field lies a painter’s palette of treesContinue reading “Walking the Nature Trails”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Weakness
I’ve discovered an astonishing truth: God is attracted to weaknesses. He can’t resist those who humbly and honestly admit how desperately they need Him.― Jim Cymbala
Living a godly life
Father, forgive us. You have given us all we need to live godly lives, yet we frequently botch it. Forgive us, Lord. Keep our hearts focused on you and help us rely on your wisdom and strength so that we may live godly lives.
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Philippians 2:1&2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
Keep Us Humble
Lord, teach us to hold you in awe and to honor you. Keep us humble, recognizing your strength, faithfulness, wisdom, and love. Thank you for blessing us with your spiritual riches.
Obeying God
“The golden rule for understanding spiritually is not intellect, but obedience. If a man wants scientific knowledge, intellectual curiosity is his guide; but if he wants insight into what Jesus Christ teaches, he can only get it by obedience.”― Oswald Chambers
The God of Hope
Yes! My prayer for you. May you trust in the God of hope, so He will fill you with joy and peace, and it will overflow for others to see.
Reflected Glory
The small lake shimmers smooth as glass, its dark greenish-brown surface reflecting the surrounding autumn world. Dark, straight tree trunks and branches protect the lake’s perimeter, the yellow, green, and orange leaves doubled in their reflected beauty. The contour of each billowy cloud clearly shows in the dark water. An occasional soft “pop” punctuates theContinue reading “Reflected Glory”
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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Lord, help me to trust completely in you and your wisdom, for you are faithful and all-knowing.
The Greatest Commandments
Lord, when I really contemplate these verses, wow! How many times have I broken your two greatest commandments? How often have I loved the things of the world more than I love you? And do I really love my neighbors as much as I love myself? Forgive me, Lord, for breaking your commandments. Give meContinue reading “The Greatest Commandments”
Growing Our Faith Together 