The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. (Matthew 6:22-23 NIV) Imagine yourself as a fish tank. I know—it sounds a little odd.Continue Reading
Your adornment must not be merely external—with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes; but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that isContinue Reading
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3 NIV) Ever have a thought that didn’t give you peace? “That shirt makes you look fat. You never look good.”“Why would you try again to talk with him after all he’s done?”“This isn’t going toContinue Reading
“Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.” (Philippians 4:8 TPT) Who are the people whose comments, encouragement, put-downs, or other speech still rings in yourContinue Reading
Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. (Philippians 4:8 TPT) Our pastor is preaching through two series. Our Sunday morningContinue Reading
Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV) Once a year, my kids and I spend an amazing week together with about 60 other people doing a local, teenage theater production. The director’s goals are to help the kids have an fantastic experience ofContinue Reading
“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.” (Psalm 119:37 ESV) Oh be careful, little eyes, what you see Oh be careful, little eyes, what you see For the Father up above is looking down in love, Oh be careful, little eyes, whatContinue Reading