“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 A middle-aged husband asked his wife, “Do you know a good tailor?” Puzzled, she responded, “I know one, what do you need?” “Some of my pants need let out, they’re too snug.” She tried to hide her…
Category: Truth
P.U.S.H. Part II
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 NIV “I can’t believe I spent years in college for this,” the new nurse mumbled under her breath as she punched in her medication cart code for the seemingly thousandth time that shift. Back…
Distinguishing The Noise
“For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.” Proverbs 2:6-8 NIV Last week, I asked you…
Mistaken Identity
“When the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, “The Lord- He is God! The Lord- He is God.” I Kings 18:39 Bam! I slammed the door shut and turned on the machine. Screech. Screech! Screeech! In a vain attempt to contain the chaotic chirping, I quickly exited and closed the laundry room door….
I Just Didn’t Know
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105, NIV Caught up in conversation with my two daughters in the backseat, my teachable moment fizzled as I spied flashing lights in the rearview mirror. A few moments later the polite policeman asked if I had any idea how fast I was…
Run-Flat Faith, Part II
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22 NIV Last week we defined a Run-Flat Faith: A Faith that sustains even when punctured and obstacles are thrown in its way. A faith that does not need a spare, and does not require a reevaluation in…
The Truth About Love
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always…
Spiritual Promises of Romans: It’s Not Just a Feeling!
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8: 16 You awake before your alarm. You get ready for the day, pleasantly surprised to see you have an extra ten minutes over your regular schedule. You enjoy a perfect cup of coffee and a leisurely commute to work. Your boss…
The Truth
“Then you will know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free.” John 8:32 “Are you telling me the truth?” asked the judge with his eyes. He had a choice to make. His lawyer had already told him to plead ‘no contest’ and get the charges downgraded. Yet He knew the accusations were false. …
Praising Him
“Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.” Psalm 48:1 Last weekend, I repeatedly praised God. Each time my glove-covered hand grasped another weed to shake loose from the soil, I thanked Him. Not that I ever would have imagined such…