My children and I discuss the Fruit of the Spirit often, they have a favorite song about the Fruit of the Spirit. If you have heard the song, you know why randomly yelling “banana” makes my children burst into fits of giggles and respond with “cherries” or “coconut.” You just must be there, but it…
Month: April 2021
When you feel a little unrooted in the world, root into scripture. Grow deep strong roots that tap into eternal life through Jesus Christ. Feast on the peace that can only be gained through Jesus. For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His…
We lost a farm icon over the weekend Doughball our 13-year-old dairy goat. She has been on the decline for several years and it was clear to me on Friday that our time was short. I lavished her with attention, spoiled her with an apple she voraciously devoured slice by slice and a handful of…
In a society that revels in selfies, filters, and ego it is easy to get lost in the highlight reel of other people. To become focused on self-serving, ego-driven behavior. We are a society of “likes” and “shares” as a form of acceptance. The more “likes” the more worthy. It is an easy trap, social…
Have you ever found yourself admiring a fellow Christian who has it all together? Let us get real, I mean comparing yourself. Guilty! When left to our device we can start to imagine saints and members of God’s family as an elite crew. There is “us” and then there is “them” you know “them” the…
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night craving water? And even if you ignore your body’s plea and choose the warmth and comfort of your bed the water demand persists? Here is where I hope the resounding response is not, “nope never” but even if you have not had this experience,…
There is a thread throughout the Bible a reminder of how God sees us versus how we look at ourselves and other humans. It is a fixture in the Old Testament like when the Lord tells Samuel as he is checking out Jesse’s sons trying to find David to anoint him. Remember he did not…
When picking up birthday decorations for my daughter at the Dollar Tree I made an impulse purchase of a black rug with the word BLESSED beautifully scrolled across it. If you are going to make an impulse purchase, there is not a better place than at a store where everything costs a dollar. We live…
Lord, I come before you this morning to give thanks for Your Word that lays open before me. I desire a wise and understanding heart (1 Kings 3:12) and the happiness that comes from knowing you and Your Word (1 Kings 10:8). I ask you to convict my heart when the “spilled coffee of the world” pulls me away from you.
Today is the day that sets Christians apart. Today is the day that makes the phrase “people of the Cross” a blessing not a curse. Today is the day our Savior, Jesus Christ rose again. Today is the day we recognize His undeniable sacrifice for our salvation. Today is the day our hearts overflow with…