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The Supremacy of the Son of God

Autumn is my favorite season. The glory of the changing leaves amazes me. The bright red, yellow, orange, pink, and rust of the changing leaves is a glory to see. Walking along nature’s paths, I hear the soft crunching of the leaves beneath my feet. Each step cushioned from the hardened earth. After a hot,Continue reading “The Supremacy of the Son of God”

Living and Holy Sacrifice

This is a most interesting verse, don’t you think? For Paul, I suppose this may have referred to the ways he was treated in order to preach the word of God. He was beaten repeatedly and imprisoned for his beliefs. Most of us don’t have to worry about that type of “living and holy sacrifice.”Continue reading “Living and Holy Sacrifice”

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 trees showing their colors—green, yellow,Continue reading “Walking the Nature Trails”

Sermon Snippet

“My brokenness has made me into the man of God I have become.” Paul Mitchell “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters. whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, notContinue reading “Sermon Snippet”

30 Days of Thankfulness, 9

On this chilly afternoon, I am so thankful for a cup of hot tea (tangerine orange, yum!) some warm chocolate chip cookies, a soft, fuzzy blanket, and a good book to read. Lord, sometimes life is hard. Today, I thank you for the simple pleasures that make life enjoyable.

Be Thankful

It’s Thanks giving month, yet I still need this sweet reminder. I need it every month, every day. Isn’t it funny that we need a day, one day of the year to celebrate giving thanks? Perhaps it would be better and certainly healthier to give thanks every day. What if, even on our worst days,Continue reading “Be Thankful”

Dress for Success

(This devotion was first published in “The Secret Place.” Every morning as I prepare for my day, I decide what to wear. Looking in my closet and dresser, I have choices to make. Do I wear a skirt today? Slacks? Jeans? What top coordinates with the skirt or pants? Both must match in color andContinue reading “Dress for Success”

The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as ‘Christians’ will become disciples – students, apprentices, practitioners – of Jesus Christ, steadily learning from him how to live the life of the Kingdom of the Heavens into every corner of humanContinue reading “Food for Thought”

A Month of Thankfulness, Day 2

Today, November 2nd, I am thankful that I can worship (or not) wherever I choose. I am thankful for a pastor and staff who live and love like Jesus and work hard so that all of us can “flourish together in God’s Kingdom as we follow Jesus, being formed into His image.” By the way,Continue reading “A Month of Thankfulness, Day 2”

A Month of Thankfulness, Day 1

Today, November 1st, I am thankful for the bounty of the earth. Our small backyard garden has yielded tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers for us to eat. We can visit the farmer’s market for many tasty, nutritious foods. Locally grown corn-on-the-cob, onions, white and sweet potatoes, green beans and so many more. The grocery store offersContinue reading “A Month of Thankfulness, Day 1”