“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” 1 Timothy 1:7 I love this time of year! My heart just smiles driving down the driveway early in the morning. The morning light seems to caress every leaf for maximum beauty and color. Even when overcast, God’s way…
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Testing, 1, 2, 3. This is a test.
“It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was testing him.” We place our faith in people, places and things all the time. We allow people we have never seen before put us to sleep, so another person we barely know can perform surgery on our body. We feel a…
Pulling up everything, roots and all!
“Every plant, which my heavenly Father has not planted, shall be uprooted.” Matthew 15:13 As I write, fall has officially arrived in Kentucky, with brisk mornings, and leaves as big as basketballs riding the cool breeze to the goal at the end of our driveway. Hard to believe we were just three short days from…
Honor is a Heart Issue
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:9 My heart has been undergoing spiritual surgery this week concerning honoring God and his people. Actually, my heart work usually grows…
When stressed and anxious, look to God for assistance
“Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Don’t take it personal, I just don’t want to be married to you anymore.” He spoke the words with calloused apathy, never slowing as he gathered a few things on the way…