It seems like for the past 5 years I have been running around in the same circle. The circle I’ve been running now is well marked. Kind of like the rut you find on the ground around a merry-go-round at the park. Faith. What does it mean to live by faith? Do you really know [...]
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Embrace this God-life
Posted: January 24, 2009 in Bible Reading, Calling, Confidence, Dreams, Faith, Forgiveness, Prayer, The Bible, The Message0
Do you need a break today?
Posted: January 23, 2009 in Bible Reading, Calling, Church, Focus, Holy Spirit, Psalms, Spiritual Gifts, The Bible, The Message, WorshipIt’s interesting how each person that follows Jesus is so different. The gifts given, the personalities, and purposes for each person are all different. God is very personal with each person. Even the circumstances in life are different for each person. For some, it may seem like everything in life always goes their way. Another [...]
Wide open spaces of God’s grace…
Posted: January 18, 2009 in Bible Reading, Creation, Faith, Grace, Love, Romans, The Bible, The MessageAt times I’m finding it difficult to “just read” through the Bible. (Don’t be dismayed I’m ahead of schedule none-the-less with my reading plan). On Friday, I read 4 verses in Chapter 5 of Romans and BAM… I just have to stop and reflect on what is being said. God has such a wonderful way [...]
“Unforced rhythms of grace.”
Posted: January 5, 2009 in Bible Reading, Church, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, The MessageI’m following YouVersion.com reading plan as I read through the Bible. I’m loving it. I am on track to read the Bible through two times this year. If you haven’t noticed I like to use The Message by Eugene Peterson. Today I was reading in Matthew 11. Checkout the words of Jesus here in Matthew 11:28-30. [...]
