Psalm 51:10-12 ESV Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Create in me Lord! Make me whatContinue reading “Create me…”
Category Archives: Lent
Where are you going?
Where are you going? I have been asking myself this question for a while now… Where do I think my life is going and where am I leading my family? Do I have a clear picture of where I came from? Because the past is something that has helped to shape me, it in no way definesContinue reading “Where are you going?”
Consider the steadfast love of the Lord
Psalm 107 is a wonderful psalm filled with things that have happened to people and how God has rescued them from the tribulation they find themselves in… But what happens when you feel like God has not rescued you? Can you read psalm 107 and say, “But my issue is not listed here, does thatContinue reading “Consider the steadfast love of the Lord”
God is Good
How many times have you heard this? You know you are having a bad day, week, month, year… It seems everything possibly that could go wrong has gone wrong and your world is falling apart around you. And someone in the midst if this will say, “pray and ask God for guidance because He isContinue reading “God is Good”
Lifted up
There are many serpents in the Bible, one in Genesis that sets a lot of things in motion and many others… However there is only one that seems to link to Jesus – and that is the serpent in the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites. This is the story we hear in Numbers 21:4-9. I think it isContinue reading “Lifted up”
Nicodemus – Man of Growth
John 3:1-13 tells us the beginning of the story of Nicodemus… And while it is the beginning, it is a wonderful story and one that should be the basis for all of our lives. What can we learn about Nicodemus from this passage? He is: A Pharisee (v. 1) A member of the Jewish CouncilContinue reading “Nicodemus – Man of Growth”
Hope in Christ
Ephesians 1:7-14 says, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,Continue reading “Hope in Christ”
Rainbow = promise
How many of you have ever seen a rainbow? It is a wonderful surprise when the water and light in the air hit in the right way so the light refracts and the colors in the light can come forth and show the beauty of creation… But do you stop and think about what thatContinue reading “Rainbow = promise”
What is the temple for…
Mark 11:15 Then they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling and those who were buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves; 11:16 and he would not allow anyone to carryContinue reading “What is the temple for…”
Called to minister
“do not now be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence to minister to him, and to be his ministers and make offerings to him.” 2 Chronicles 29:11 Here Hezekiah is speaking to priests and Levites as he is preparing to put the temple back in order. It has fallenContinue reading “Called to minister”
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