HOPE: confident trust with the expectation of fulfillment! Hope that characterizes the kingdom of God, the reign of Jesus prophesied in scripture, isn’t wishful thinking. It is solid certainty, expectation that knows fulfillment! 4Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we …
Read: Genesis 16:1-6 Abraham and Sarai had a promise from God. He was going to make them and their descendants into a great nation. In order for that to happen, they needed descendants. At least that is what Sarai concluded. And since there weren’t any forthcoming from her body, she took the promise into her …
It doesn’t matter if you follow the rules or if you look like someone else or if you make yourself miserable to tame your propensity to sin. It matters if you are being transformed into the likeness of Christ. Read: Galatians 6:15-16 The way in which God transforms your heart is up to him. It …
As the sun makes it’s final descent into the horizon, I think of spring. Today has been beautiful! Cold, but beautiful. It is also spring break for many schools in my area and I couldn’t help but think about all the families traveling to warm destinations for some much needed family time.
Today I took a walk down memory lane before I sat down to write this blog. And by that, I mean I read through a few of my journal entries from years past. I wanted to refresh my memory regarding agreements I lived with for many years that kept me trapped in hard places. Because …
Every day we say things like: “I hope we go out for dinner tonight!” “I hope I don’t get sick.” “I hope I don’t run out of gas.” “I hope the kids come home before dark.” All of those statements reflect something we wish for, something we want to experience (or avoid), but mixed in …
Week two of Daily Reads focuses on the need to Show Up so we can experience lasting change.
Read: Philippians 3:12-13; Psalm 103:7-13; Jeremiah 31:33-34 Paul admits he isn’t where he wants to be in his experience with Jesus. But he says he FORGETS what is behind… Do you have trouble forgetting? What in your life feels impossible to let go of and forget? In your journal (or mark in your Bible) list …
Thanks for joining me on this journey. In these daily devotionals I won’t include the text of the scripture passages but they are linked to the You Version Bible to make them easy to access if you are on the go. Get cozy, grab a cup of coffee -or tea – your Bible (print copy …