I don’t normally read the obituary pages in the daily paper. But when I do, I often see a photo that catches my eye. It’s usually of a person who looks especially young to have died or who looks like someone I would have liked …
Inspired by an Obit
Living @ Full Strength In Christ
When Life Is Raining Down
During a particularly trying time in my life, I stopped to examine the many things going wrong. How could my Heavenly Father allow these awful things to crowd my previously comfortable existence? In exasperation, I looked heavenward with my tear-streaked face and gasped, “When …
Building Faith Muscles
How much money do you think is spent each year in building the body? There are fitness centers in most towns and athletic training facilities in most schools. Even many churches have work out facilities. But how much do we put into working out our …
Building Your Faith by Reading the Bible
Do you ever struggle in your faith? When trials come at you are you tempted to waiver? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, rest at ease. You are like most believers. It is innate in us to struggle with our faith. …
When Pride Rules
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (1 Corinthians 13) If you were to ask me if I struggled with envy, boasting, or arrogance I would immediately say no. Those words are so ugly and …
Loving the Destructive
While reading a post on my friend Samantha Koivisto’s blog, BecomingEllipsisMark, my heart jumped. Sam wrote about going to church early and discovering vandalism. As she tried to scrub away the graffiti, she prayed for the vandal. Her sweet spirit showed the love of Christ as …
Are You a 1 Corinthians 13 Friend?
When was the last time you sat down and just thanked God for the friends He has given you? Friends are kind of like spouses, they can become so familiar that we take them for granted Few people get to truly know your heart. First Corinthians 13 describes …
Steadfast Love
O My Strength, the God who shows me steadfast love . . . “O my Strength, I will watch for you, for you O God, are my fortress. . . But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast …
Love @ Full Strength in Christ
First Corinthians 13 is one of those Bible passages many Christ-followers know by heart and all others recognize easily. From music to movies, we’ve all heard, read, and recited these powerful words. When it comes to living the love chapter out in real life, it …
Be Strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might
“My brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 Gracious Heavenly Father, as this new day unfolds, I willing place my faith in You. I know trusting You brings godly confidence which empowers me to live as You intend. I …