” Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” John 1:12-13 Ever feel like you’re alone and don’t belong? If you have followed
Try a different way to spend time with God this week. You could do the dishes, clean your house, vacuum, do laundry or make the bed! Doing chores can be a very Christ focused time. I have often found doing dishes a great way to get alone with God. No one else helps, it’s quiet,
“What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by
O One of the spiritual practices that I’ve found really helpful is doing a daily rhythm or daily office. I guess I identify with it because I so strongly identify faith as a rhythm of life. For me, organizing my day is sometimes difficult. (I’m not organized) But if I slate in a variety of
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
About ten years ago we would get up in the morning and immediately turn on the radio to check the weather. Had to figure out how to dress our kids for school. Not anymore. Now we look at our cell phone or tablet and see the weather any time we want. We can see
My sister-in-law telephoned me today. May not sound unusual to you but the only time she ever calls me is on my birthday. That’s not today. She called because she’s a teacher in a school in the Cayman Islands and they did something she thought I’d want to hear about. They set up a
Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. 29 He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. 30 Even youths will become weak and tired, and young
Ever tried to do your quiet time before going to bed and then you wake up with your face literally in your Bible? Night time devotions can work for some people but for many it’s too easy to fall asleep in the middle of reading or prayer. A lot of people do devotions in the
