Tag Archives: Bible

NEWS FLASH: GOD DOES NOT NEED US!

“I’m speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it’s important that you … Continue reading

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GIVE US THIS DAY

Lord, give us THIS day… A Romans 12 Reminder… “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you; Take your everyday, ordinary life–your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life and place it before God as an offering. Embracing … Continue reading

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WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT TO WEAR…

After coffee, I begin to wonder what to wear for the day’s activities. We do this every morning, don’t we? We think about what we are going to do, then dress accordingly. Will we be going outside? Dress warmly. Will … Continue reading

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BE DIFFERENT, ON PURPOSE!

Another Romans 12 Reminder… “Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture hat you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out.”  Dear Heavenly Father, Change me. Change my heart, … Continue reading

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I GIVE UP!

ROMANS 12 REMINDER… “Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in … Continue reading

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EVERYTHING!

EVERYTHING! “Everything comes from him;Everything happens through him;Everything ends up in him. Always glory! Always praise!Yes. Yes. Yes!”  (Romans 11, Msg- a precursor to Romans 12!) EVERYTHING! There is nothing you can think of that escapes God.So, therefore, because of…GIVE … Continue reading

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BE THE ONE!

“When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out.” Romans 12:13, NLT Who could that be today, Lord? When we pray that pray God WILL answer it…are we listening?   WHO could you make smile today? … Continue reading

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THE GREAT SOMEBODY

I usually just scan articles early in the morning, but one article forced my attention to read it to the end and then think about it. I reposted the article on facebook for all my teacher friends to read as … Continue reading

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“BUT LET GOD…”

I was struck by the words on facebook of a young, beautiful, loving friend, “My life is so out of control” and I prayed. Immediately. I prayed with tears in my eyes for her to stay out of control and … Continue reading

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IF THE GOAL IS TO LOVE OTHERS…

Then we have got to give up the notion that all should be fair in this love. God’s example of love to us is UNconditional love. UN means “no, or not”. It means there are no prerequisites, no course work … Continue reading

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