“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he teaches the importance of walking wisely and making the most of each day. He warns that the days are evil and that we must …
It’s easy to feel a bit unmoored in our herky-jerky world, especially given how suddenly and radically things have been changing lately. And though all of us are seemingly constantly connected, psychologists and sociologists tell us that rates of loneliness, isolation and depression are higher than ever. If that doesn’t describe you, it likely describes …
Advent begins today, as Christians around the world prepare their hearts for Christmas, for the birth of Jesus. For some people, that will include lighting an advent wreath, perhaps in a sanctuary filled with evergreens and poinsettias or at home – on one’s own or among family and friends. Many will not light the candles …
“For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This man began …
” “Do not call to mind the former things,Or ponder things of the past.“Behold, I will do something new,Now it will spring forth;Will you not be aware of it?I will even make a roadway in the wilderness,Rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Most of us (all of us?) really love new stuff. There’s something about what is …
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. But when he had considered this, behold, an angel …
(with gratitude for the inspiration and in the spirit of C.S. Lewis) June 25, 2018 Dearest Dark One, We bring good news to you today, master of malice. It appears that the world is as dark as it’s ever been and getting darker by the passing moments. A quick glance at the headlines shall confirm …
Thousands of children have been separated from their parents at our nation’s southern border. Based on the Trump administration’s comments, the policy of separating children from their parents when they enter the United States seeking asylum at the southern border will continue indefinitely, without apology and without any remorse or admission of wrongdoing. Children are …
Fruit of the Spirit: Love Spiritual Discipline: Fellowship Fruit: Strawberry Prayer Focus: Disaster Relief – United States and Caribbean Bible Memory Verse: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you …
Fruit of the Spirit: Love Spiritual Discipline: Fellowship Fruit: Strawberry Prayer Focus: Disaster Relief – United States and Caribbean Bible Memory Verse: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you …
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