Showing grace is one of the most selfless acts of love. When everyone else is casting stones, be a rebel and choose grace. Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. John 8:7 They all walked away. Jesus diffused the situation with grace, kindness, and […]
We are called to love all. The good, bad, obstinate, crazy, awesome, and cruel included. Love translates to kindness. The love of God is a genuine, authentic love with kindness, fairness, and joy in the moments of confusion. We are kind to others because God is kind to us in all of our failings. Be
I feel this sense of truth in holding on and waiting with God to clear the road forward. These last few years of broken bones, traumatic occurrences, endless tests, medical procedures, surgeries, travels to MUSC, sarcoidosis flares, mental breakdowns, and the life that goes on inspite of all of these takes its toll. There are
Guarding, keeping watch, and on the lookout like a sentinel, God uses nature to remind us He has our back. Pay attention to your surroundings. Seek wisdom from unusual sources. Stay focused on Jesus. Enjoy your mystery filled day!
The standard of grace recognizes that we are not perfect. We should not expect it of ourselves nor others. However, our intentions in adhering to God’s Word in daily life are perfected in grace. Grace is not earned through works, attending church, or talking like a Jesus follower. Rather, it is gifted to us with
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Are you always looking for something new, exciting, different, and searching for perfect green pastures elsewhere? Have you stopped long enough to take in even the tiniest beauty, longing, and lessons of where you are? Take it from one who has tilled, tended, seeded, and mowed many green pastures. There is a lot of work
Deep roots are not touched by the frost, influences of the world, or wars of power. Your faith provides the fertilizer. Keep growing deep in the arms of Jesus. Keep walking in the Holy Spirit guidance, shielded and armed for whatever life throws your way. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your
Trust is what makes you strong. Confidence in your faith makes you courageous. Stay close to God. He will not abandon you.
What is the biblical meaning of Perseverance? It is the moral effort we put forth in doing what God wants us to do; not what we want to do. It means when life gets hard and we become tired, weary, beat down, and want to give up, we instead keep going in the strength of
To love God’s law is to adhere to a holy standard of living. It is a commitment to the Holy plumb line of daily life. Our confidence in God’s fair justice is enough to not become entwined in other people’s chaos. Stand firm in your faith. Stand firm in God’s peace. We must all take
