“As we sleep, strength is restored, the mind is cleared, and we’re prepared to serve God another day – to rise and experience His mercies that are new every morning. What a wonderful gift to be given on a daily basis!  Each night, as I confront my need again for sleep, I’m reminded that I’m a dependant creature. I …
Give Thanks – 2: Struggles
“The struggles are not a mistake. They are tokens of redemptive love. Trials should not cause us to doubt the love of the King; they should convince us of it.†(pg. 94, War of Words)  Hard as it is sometimes, I am thankful for the struggles that God has allowed, as tokens of His redemptive love.  What are …
Give Thanks – 1: The Word
1 Thessalonians 5:18 admonishes us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.â€Â Rebecca, from Rebecca Writes has declared November a month of Thanksgiving on her blog, and has invited others to join in. Each day she, and those who join her, will post something for which they are thankful. …
October 31st
Whether you “celebrate†(and please understand, I use that term very loosely!) Halloween, observe Reformation Day, or ignore it all together, I know that people have very different and very strong opinions about this day.  Growing up, Halloween was never a big deal. I am not, nor was I ever, much of a candy eater (dark chocolate excepted), so …
Ephesians 5:6-16
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that …