So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 NIV I love dogs. I grew up with dogs and once…
Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” I don’t know if my days are evil, but they are busy. A few years into our marriage Kurt sat me down for a talk. He told me I…
1 Thessalonians 2:4b NIV “…We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.” How does that verse strike you? I am forced to stop and examine myself. I am a people pleaser. Performance is big with me. The better I perform the more people will like me. Can you identify with…
“…and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord, saying, ‘Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his love endures forever.’ For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 33:11b NIV What comes to mind when…
“Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.” Psalm 107:22 NIV Psalm 107 has a repeating phrase throughout the chapter, “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love.” This phrase appears 4 times in 43 verses. If you have the time, take a moment and read…
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:15-16 NIV Are you generous? It’s the holiday season. Everyone is giving gifts,…
“Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High.” Psalm 50:14 NIV “He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:23 NIV Psalm 50 speaks to the heart of God’s people. So often we confuse salvation, as…
“I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:17 NIV If you didn’t read Friday’s post, here’s a portion of it: A few years ago, I was on a field trip with my students. We went to a huge museum that required a lot of…
Day 3: What Are You Listening to? So, how are you doing? Have you been reading His Word? Did you have some good conversations with Him? You are investing in your most important relationship and you will see the blessings! As we are Squeezing Time for God in a Hectic Schedule let’s turn our attention…