This week I am sharing a few additional thoughts relating to a post I did almost two years ago entitled, “Do Not Judge“. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read those original thoughts by clicking on the title; then stop back and read the rest of my thoughts here. (Or, it’s really okay if you read this first then click the link!) Continue reading “NOT JUDGING”
ONE WAY
We all face struggles, trials, and problems in this world. They are a part of life.
Have you ever noticed how some people handle those things better than others? Maybe you know some people who always complain, find fault, are negative? And maybe you know some that just seem to handle adversity differently….maybe they are still positive and look at the bright side of life. Continue reading “ONE WAY”
DETOURS
A few months ago I started a new position in a new location from my prior job. It actually has shortened my commute and it is an easier drive as it is mostly a straight shot on the highway and then just two other fairly short roads to travel. Continue reading “DETOURS”
GOD-INCIDENTS
Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in the “worldly” happenings and in our day-to-day chores—working, running the kids here and there, rushing to meetings, doing “church” things—that we tend to forget how near the Lord is and how He is working in our lives. Continue reading “GOD-INCIDENTS”
BATTLES
As I was watching my son get physical therapy, it made me stop and think about how all the people there were fighting their own personal battle with some type of physical ailment.
SIGNS OF HIS LOVE
It seems hard to believe it was about 25 years ago when I was standing in a cemetery, at the graves of my grandparents and great-aunt, and couldn’t help but be engulfed in the Lord’s presence— Continue reading “SIGNS OF HIS LOVE”
THE BEAUTY OF THE SUN
Have you ever looked at the sun when it is shining so gloriously and been so mesmerized by the sight?
Sunrise over Virginia Beach (my all time favorite picture!)
If you know me at all, you probably know that happens to me almost everyday that the sun is shining! Yes, I am forever taking pictures of the sun because it is just so beautiful and reminds me of the presence of the SON in our lives.
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CHRIST’S REFLECTION
As Christians, we have the responsibility and honor to reflect and be Christ to one another—no matter what our age, lot in life or condition.
When you look in the mirror, do you see Christ’s reflection in yourself?
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PRAYING LIKE JESUS
In researching some more Bible verses from my post last week about Jesus praying specifically for Simon, I found it interesting to reflect on some other people that Jesus prayed for.
Jesus first prays for Himself (John 17:1-5)
He prays for His original disciples (John 17:6-19)
Jesus prays for ALL believers! (John 17:2-26)
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JESUS’ PRAYER
In a recent Bible study I was doing, the Lord opened my eyes to see something that I had not noticed before. It is a simple thing but it made me stop and reflect on the specialness of it.
Luke 22:31-32 says, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you, as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” –(NIV)
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