Eye on the Goal.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 I had to do something. I was gaining weight and there was no end to my opportunities to eat! I wondered how I used to keep it off and then I remembered that I used…
Read MoreThe True Vine
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2 “I wanna know — Who keeps doing this?” said an elderly lady in…
Read MoreRepent and Believe
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 A small church in a mid-sized city just reported that during their Vacation Bible School last week 52…
Read MoreBursting the Christian Bubble
When He went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34 I know that I live in a Christian bubble. Every once in a while it bothers me that I am out…
Read MoreFocus on the Example
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. John_13:15 I was just reading about a man who said, “A while back I found myself talking on the phone, emailing on my laptop, and playing Wii with my daughter all at once.” It…
Read MoreFaith Before the Battle
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah Psalm 62:8 I may not remember the exact words of our conversation but the message was clear. My twin sister is fighting, and from all indications winning, a battle with pancreatic…
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