7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:7 CSB) We are but jars of clay that have two special attributes; the spark of life and Christ in us. This treasure, this all-surpassing power, provides us with more … Read more
I have been going back through some of my journals of late and there is a disturbing trend I see throughout. Very little change. I see the same comments over and over again and little changes in my habits year over year. Journaling is a window into your life that lets you see just what … Read more
10 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ (Isaiah 41:10) Face it, we are easily distracted. Our phones alone hold a host of distractions … Read more
7 … Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. (2 Corinthians 12:7 CSB) To keep us from pride we must, at times, submit ourselves to some form of thorn that keeps us humble. God’s grace is sufficient to … Read more
I, quite often, find both joy and rest elusive. When I have been given a time of rest, I do not. When given the opportunity to experience joy, I do not. I allow the pressures and frustrations of the world to steal these times and these feelings. Thinking that I must rush to the next … Read more