Jars of Clay – part 2
3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him.” (Jer. 18 NIV)Continue Reading
Jars of Clay – part 1
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Prov. 12:18 NIV) 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4 NIV) 3 So I went down to theContinue Reading
Rejoice
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Php. 4 NIV) There are times in life when we need to stop what we are doing and celebrate! We must recognize the small and the large accomplishments, gifts, or other circumstances and thank God for them. 6Do notContinue Reading
Set for Life
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV)I am continuing to read and read and read on parenting and educating our children. This week I realized this parenting thing as a “calling” in a way I don’t know thatContinue Reading
Prosper in hope
I have a hope, I have a futureI have a destiny that is yet awaiting meMy life’s not over; a new beginning’s just begunI have a hope, I have this hope God has a plan; it’s not to harm meBut it’s to prosper me and to hear me when IContinue Reading
Tired
The other night I had the chance to talk with a friend who I hadn’t seen in several months. She and her husband have four boys age 2 to 6 and she works full time as a teacher in a neighboring school district. Her husband is a stay-at-home dad. WeContinue Reading
Destroying families
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of thisContinue Reading
Old friends
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 KJV)Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you whereverContinue Reading
Lost, part 1
I saw this column in “The Best of the Web Today” on wsj.com. Somehow, the last sentence was very profound to me: Here’s a fascinating report from LifeSiteNews.com, a Web site whose point of view is obvious from the name: The pro-life movement in America is growing in leaps andContinue Reading
Weary of waiting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWj8wPhimE “We Will Wait” We will run and not grow weary We will walk and will not faint For the Lord will go before us And His joy will be our strength Mounting up with wings as eagles As our spirits start to soar When we come into His presenceContinue Reading