Learning to Read the Bible Again: Thoughts from a Recovering Legalist
Monday, May 7, 2018
“…Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matt. 4:4 Some time in my twenties I made the…
Force Field of Mercy
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
“But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.” Psalm 60:4 Without its protective force field, the earth would be…
Comfort: a Person, Place and Thing
Monday, September 26, 2016
“But David found strength in the LORD his God.” I Samuel 30:6b I love waking up near the ocean. Like a child at the first sign of dawn…
Surprising Kids with Grace
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
I grew up in a very conservative, typical Asian home where strict discipline was enforced and my needs were provided with a few wants or gifts. Our Christmas…
When Your Best is Not Enough
Monday, June 20, 2016
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of…
Who is my real friend?
Monday, July 20, 2015
“Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” James 4:4b James’ words sound harsh. What do they really mean? Let’s…
Where is Your Faith?
Monday, May 11, 2015
He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that he commands even winds…
Forgiving Each Other
Monday, March 9, 2015
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 (NIV), bold and italics mine Forgiving others doesn’t come…
Hidden with Christ in God
Monday, February 9, 2015
“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians…
Restore To Me
Monday, August 11, 2014
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from…
When a Loved One Walks Away
Monday, July 14, 2014
“It is not an enemy who taunts me—I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me—I could have hidden from them. Instead, it…
Who Calls You to Freedom?
Monday, March 10, 2014
You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn’t God, for He is the one who called you…
Wait for Hope to Appear
Monday, February 10, 2014
“When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions. Wait for hope to appear. Don’t run…
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