Follow Me And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” Mark 1:16-17 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. Mark 1:35 The childhood game of Follow the Leader consists of one person … Continue reading Follow Me
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A Listening God
A Listening God Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer…If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their … Continue reading A Listening God
How Did I Miss That? Part 25: Prayer is a Way of Life
How Did I Miss That? Part 25: Prayer is a Way of Life Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 25: Prayer is a Way of Life
How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important
How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important
Let My Words Be Few
Let My Words Be Few Never be rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be quick to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven, and you upon earth; therefore let your words be few. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Since the season of Lent, I have been practicing the spiritual discipline of silence. I … Continue reading Let My Words Be Few
Dust to Dust
Dust to Dust By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19 Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. It lasts for 46 days and is … Continue reading Dust to Dust
Run, Forrest, Run!
Run, Forrest, Run! But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 The namesake of the movie, Forrest Gump, was bullied as a child. His schoolmates made fun of … Continue reading Run, Forrest, Run!
Beginning Again
Beginning Again Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:1, 5a As an employer, I make certain … Continue reading Beginning Again
Never Forget
Never Forget This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19 One tragic moment can turn life around, in ways so painfully new; But in our sorrow, in a thousand ways, we will remember you… Excerpt from Never Forget I work in the air-medical transport community and … Continue reading Never Forget
Finding Grace in an Imperfect World
Finding Grace in an Imperfect World Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. –Hebrews 4:16 “We live in an imperfect world. Movies, television shows, and novels inspire high expectations for life, but reality seldom flows like a … Continue reading Finding Grace in an Imperfect World
Contemplating Grace 