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”

Forgiven and wiped clean ∙

Forgiven and wiped clean ∙ How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit! I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide; I said, “I willContinue reading “Forgiven and wiped clean ∙”

Spent, daring greatly ∙

Spent, daring greatly ∙ I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know. – Acts 20:27 1 Samuel 17:23-58  23 Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.  24 As soon as the Israelite armyContinue reading “Spent, daring greatly ∙”

Let your roots grow deep

Let your roots grow deep Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:7 Ephesians 3:16-19  16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will empowerContinue reading “Let your roots grow deep”