-“Who we are under pressure reveals who we really are!”- These days are filled (or shall I say jammed packed) with activities, to-do items, and just plain business! when the lists mount… so does the stress. stress is too often our re-ACTION to the external environment. Does that mean that we are not supposed to have times in our lives when responsibility and action items need to take place? no… in this life we will have “floods” and “trials.” How…
Reading Habukkuk- this is a book about a conversation with a prophet with God. Habukkuk is crying out to God because he doesn’t understand how the wicked are overthrowning the righteous!!! He is confused that the wicked prevail, they are spitting in God’s face… how can God even tolerate it!! In Chapter 2 Habukkuk says… I WILL WAIT FOR THE LORD TO ANSWER MY PRAYER.. in Vs. 2 and GOD ANSWERED HIM AND SAID “Write the vision, and make it…
Great reminder from Jesse — 2 Chronicles 1:10-12 10 Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?” 11 God said to Solomon, “Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people—12 I will certainly give…
I. The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of glory, gives me His Spirit of wisdom and revelation in KNOWING Him. *Do I KNOW Him (in the fellowship in His suffering; in the POWER of His resurrection – Phil. 3.10 – being conformable unto His death)? *Do I have His Spirit of wisdom and revelation as a result? HOW DO I KNOW HIM – *the word “know” is from the Greek word “eido” – “TO SEE” or Greek word…
Great reminder from Kim!!! Begin forwarded message: “and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4: 27 As the Study Bible says, “Personal sin is usually due to our evil desires rather than to direct tempting by the devil. However, Satan can use our sins- especially those, like anger, that are against others- to bring about greater evil, such as divisions among Christians.” Satan is very crafty and sneaky! His goal is not to be noticed or given any…
It would be a convenient arrangement were we so constituted that we could not talk better than we live. For reasons known to God, however, there seems to be no necessary connection between our speaking and our doing; and here ies one of the deadliest snares in the religious lie I am afraid we modern Christians are long on talk and short on conduct. We use the language of power but our deeds are the deeds of weakness. I love…
When Christa set out for work on Friday, little did she know what was in store. As soon as she left, Kristen and I sprang into action, and began cooking for a surprise engagement party to be held later that evening. Decorations came flying out from hidden places, as we scurried about all day getting things ready. Paula, Brandon’s mom, came over and helped, and together we all began creating a masquerade themed party that Christa would never forget. Brandon…
A great reminder Bible study from Kim! “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6: 23 This verse is all about consequences! I have 3 grandsons (3,2, and a 1 year old) and their mothers teach them all about consequences. For every action we take there is a consequence (good or bad), whether we are a toddler or an adult. Our actions dictate our future in this…
Today was such a great day! Started off just hanging around with Andrew (who spent the night after Danny’s Wings party last night) and Bethany. Then went on an apx. 20-mile bike ride with Julie — Did a bunch of chores, then off to grocery shop. When I came home, everyone was there hanging out, and Jesse was over getting his haircut. Made a quick dinner, and even Gary showed up! Now just hanging around with Bethany & Christa. Love…
It was an amazing day, start to finish (actually even BEFORE the start!). BEFORE the start, the guys on our “team” all drove to Harsen’s Friday night to get everything ready for the big “PAJAMA party” (that was Mike Picc, Gary, Stephen & Michael). Of course, they always end up having their own party! Then first thing Saturday morning, up and attem to get to the picnic as early as possible. It was weird for me to be driving my…
