For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for His sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:29-30, emphasis added Suffer for His sake ... that doesn't sound like great news, huh? For us, children of God and co-heirs of Christ, we are granted not only a relationship with the Most High God but also suffering for the sake of His Son, Jesus Christ. The two go hand in ... [Read More]
{Joy Day 3} Partakers of Grace
It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness how I yearn for you all with affection of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:7-8, emphasis added Are you a partaker of grace? Sometimes I think we just graze at grace. Rather than sitting down at the full table the Lord has offered us, we wander around nibbling at the ... [Read More]
{Joy Day 1} Grace and Peace
Welcome to my first "official" 31 Days series. *I did share some reflections from my own journey of faith every day in October last year.* We'll be spending just a few moments every day journeying through the Book of Philippians. I'll share some verses, a thought or two, and a prayer. My hope and prayer is that you will be encouraged and challenged to live the joy-filled life Christ promises us (John 15:11). Let's jump in! Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints ... [Read More]
Overflowing Grace
After an evening of yelling and crying and overflowing YUCK, she was in bed asleep and I found myself overwhelmed by how quickly life’s circumstances – even the really small stuff – can gain the upper hand in my heart. That old self talk began … “You’re a terrible mom!” “She is not going to want to be close to you.” “You’re going to mess this up so bad.” “Failure.” Weary from the day, all I wanted was to go to bed and start over. The ache in my heart and lies in my head made crawling ... [Read More]
Pleasing Aromas
Leviticus has become one of the books I most enjoy studying and reading since I did B90Days last year. I found myself fascinated by the many sacrifices and rituals necessary for restored relationship with God ... and so thankful for the grace that now covers our sins and offers us wholeness through Christ. Last week, as I read through Leviticus again for B90Days, I noticed a phrase that I followed: "an aroma pleasing to the Lord." Time and again the sacrifices produced this pleasing ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Tender Conscience
October 28, 2007 Blessed are those with a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for trouble. Proverbs 28:14 OUCH! This is so me … stubborn and in trouble. Lord, grand me a tender conscience that the burden of my sin be lightened through faithful confession. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ My prayer for a tender conscience continues. A few months ago I read this quote by Spurgeon and it has been etched in my mind … a reminder of my need for confession. “Our greatest need is mercy for our greatest ... [Read More]
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