Ambiguous loss ∙

Ambiguous loss ∙ On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb while it was still dark and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have takenContinue reading “Ambiguous loss ∙”

Bad girl, bad boy ∙

Bad girl, bad boy ∙ He has made us accepted in the beloved. – Ephesians 1:6 Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. How many of us grew up in dysfunctional families? One or both of our parents were over the top with harsh demands and judgmentalContinue reading “Bad girl, bad boy ∙”

Touching heaven and changing earth

Touching heaven and changing earth The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. – James 5:16 James 5:17-18  17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!  18 Then, when heContinue reading “Touching heaven and changing earth”

Guaranteed deposits ∙

Guaranteed deposits ∙ For I know the one in whom I have put my faith, and I am convinced that he has the power to keep for that day what has been deposited with me. – 2 Timothy 1:12 Luke 12:42-48  42 And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom theContinue reading “Guaranteed deposits ∙”

Elevating your service ∙

Elevating your service ∙ If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. – Luke 9:23 2 Corinthians 8:1-5  1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.  2 TheyContinue reading “Elevating your service ∙”