Today’s Scripture: Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Luke 2:25 NIV Why do we do what we do? Why am I writing this when I have a million more things I “should” be doing? Why are you reading this when you have a million more ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I tell my Jesus story.
Today’s Scripture: Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. Luke 24:35 ESV Now what? Jesus has been crucified and raised from the dead. Re-reading all of the Gospels this morning there are varying endings to the four Gospels as to the different experiences and stories people ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My hope is in the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; Psalm 130:5 ESV My soul waits on the LORD and in His Word I hope. From the depths of my soul I cry out and wait. As I stop my mind from racing away I still my soul to wait for the LORD. My soul is on high alert like the watchmen David references in verse six; my soul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give up.
Today’s Scripture: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1 NLT We rally for each other, don’t we? When we see someone say “I give up” we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Lead me O God.
Today’s Scripture: And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:24 ESV How strong is your desire to be led by God? Have you really thought about it? What or who will lead you today? I thought I had worn Psalm 139 out. Currently I am preparing to teach a lesson on Spiritual Inventory in Celebrate ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I offer to others the comfort God has given me.
Today’s Scripture: who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV I thank God for the comfort He has given me. Paul makes this clear to us here that God is the God of ALL comfort. Why has God comforted ... Continue Reading »
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