But For The Grace Of God
When push came to shove, each had an opportunity to examine their own heart and say, “There but for the grace of God, go I.”
Own It
No one likes to admit failings, let alone take the time and effort to repair or make amends for damages.
So Short It’s Ugly
Then God gave the people all these instructions: (Exodus 20:1) Read: Exodus 19:16-21:21, Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, Proverbs 7:1-5 Relate: Probably one of the most famous portions of scripture is the Ten Commandments. Granted, very few people would actually be able to list them all off if questioned. Honestly, when I just tried to rattle them…
Love Your Enemies
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. (Proverbs 25:21) Read: Jeremiah 31:27-32:44, 1 Timothy 3:1-16, Psalm 88:1-18, Proverbs 25:20-22 Relate: There is a story of a soldier during Vietnam. He and his battalion had just gone into a small village that was suspected of…
January 21 – Getting Over It
Then the man who is governor of the land told us, “This is how I will find out if you are honest men. Leave one of your brothers here with me, and take grain for your starving families and go on home. But you must bring your youngest brother back to me. Then I will…
September 5 – Stick It Out
Tip your servers generously. Very generously.
August 5 – Who Wrote It?
Who wrote Isaiah? The answer to this question at first glance is obvious: Isaiah did. Well then, I have an immediate follow up…
July 18 – Unjust Punishment
I am absolutely certain there was not one instance where my sister was getting in trouble and I volunteered to take her place.
May 26 – Handling Regrets
When the period of mourning was over, David sent for her and brought her to the palace, and she became one of his wives. Then she gave birth to a son. But the Lord was displeased with what David had done. (2 Samuel 11:27) Read: 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27, John 15:1-27, Psalm 119:49-64, Proverbs 16:1-3 Relate: I…
March 4 – Scars Become Stories
What stories do our scars tell?
THE RIVER WALK 