Give up judging and learn to welcome others. We people are bad about making comparisons and judging the motives of others. We often have a little list going in our …
Lent – Tuesday, March 3
Give up people-pleasing and seek God’s blessing. The impulse to please other people is common in the human experience. We please by giving in to another’s desires, by buying approval, …
Lent – Monday, March 2
Give Up Slothfulness and Live Purposely You hear it a lot today. “How are you?” “I’m so tired.” It’s probably a sign that the tired person will not be giving …
Lent – Saturday, February 29
Give up Impatience Road Rage is now a thing. It sits in a cage in our minds, growling and snarling, but in a moment the cage door springs open, and …
Lent – Friday, Feb. 28
Give Up a Feeling of Unworthiness There is much in the life that wants to tell you how unworthy you are: jealous co-workers, angry teachers, bullies in school, and insecure …
Lent–Thursday, Feb. 27
Giving Up Fear The phrase “do not be afraid” is mentioned 81 times in the Bible, according to Bible Gateway. Clearly, fear is incompatible with the Christian walk but is …
Ash Wednesday – Feb. 26
Wednesday Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. The cross of ashes traced on the forehead of each Christian is meant to be a reminder of both our fragility …
Jennifer R’s Advent Thoughts
God’s Generosity (Luke 15:11-32) One of the most beautiful pictures of God’s generosity can be found in the book of Luke. It is a story about a restless young man …
How to do a Table Talk
Two people have asked within the last month to give them information about doing a table talk. Aside from some guidelines we have posted on our website, we don’t say …
190901 Living As Foreigners
Daily Bible Readings Monday, August 26. Read Genesis 23:1-13. 1) This text is about a negotiation between Abraham and the Hittites regarding a burial place for wife Sarah. 2) What …