Life has a way of humbling us. The highs and lows of our journey often leave us with more questions than answers, but for those who have tasted the graciousness of God, there’s an unshakeable truth that undergirds every season of life. That truth is the goodness and mercy of God, which carry us far…
Category: Things I Ponder
Take My Life and Let It Be: A Reflection on Surrendering to God’s Will
I’ve often found myself moved by the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be,” but it wasn’t until I faced personal trials that its message took root in my heart. This simple yet profound hymn is a prayer of surrender—of giving every part of our lives to the Lord’s service. Yet, how often do…
“Understand This”
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,…
Ending The Month of Posting Every Day
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that…
What Shall I Do?
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing…
Recognizing Who’s In Charge
Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them…
Thinking About Living And Dying
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 We enjoyed visiting with friends this evening. Eating brisket that was on…
Do Nothing
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (ESV) I cherish this verse because it is so plain and clear. The message is straightforward and easy to understand. Don’t be selfish Don’t be conceited Have an attitude of humility Value others more than myself Now…
It’s Not The End Of The World
Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God…
The Opposite Of Wisdom
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good. Psalm 53:1 (ESV) Since the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is the source from which that fear begins. The Bible tells me that…