I happened upon this excerpt from Messy Beautiful Love today. It’s a reminder that unity is strengthened when we’re sealed by the Spirit. God’s desire for us is that we might be one in the bond of unity, in the same way that we are one in the union and fellowship of Christ. Consider this […]
The word pride could well be described in three words: me, myself, and I. It’s an attitude of elevation that puts us above others. It’s thinking more of ourselves than we should. On the flip side of pride is humility. C.S. Lewis summed it up well when he wrote, “Humility is not thinking less of […]
Back in the day, my parents would say, “Do as I say, not as I do,” which come to think of it doesn’t make all that much sense. As I grew up and had my own children, I started to see that my actions had more power than my words ever did. It would seem […]
After you have finished reading today’s devotional, hop on over and listen to our weekly podcast. This week’s episode is: “Mouth to Beak Resuscitation.” iTunes: Click HereGoogle: Click here (also available on most other podcast apps) Today’s Scattered Seeds As I’m going about my week, my thoughts keep circling back to Numbers Chapter 13, where […]
When we think of virtuous women we often picture them as being loving, generous and kind; women who reach their hand out to the poor, lead their children in faith, and provide food for their family. What I tend to overlook when examining the lives of virtuous women is that they also exhibit a high level […]
There’s nothing more stunning than a clear sky on a dark night. The stars are absolutely breathtaking, but the problem is I can’t see them all that well in the city. Some nights we drive out to the country just to gaze at the canopy of stars. The darker the night, the brighter they shine. […]
Drawn from my archives There’s a powerful force at work in your life and He’s cheering you on. Every hair on your head is numbered; every breath that you take is accounted for. He knows your thoughts before you speak them, and He understands your heart better than you ever will. This incredible God who […]
It was 1979, in the land before email. I was sitting in front of an old wooden desk in the upstairs bedroom of our one-and-a-half story house. Under the window was a waist-high book shelf that housed an enormous collection of teen magazines. They contained everything from Bo Derek’s braids to the Bee Gees. One thing they didn’t contain however was the […]
The first thing I do when I get on an airplane is sleep. I like to sleep in cars too. In fact, as far back as I can remember I’ve been sleeping for most of the ride. Maybe it’s the steady hum of the motor that lulls me to sleep, or perhaps it’s my faith in the […]
