13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. (Matthew 5:13 ESV) I can, and have, been accused of being “Salty” in various ways over the years. I … Read more
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. (Psalms 37:3 ESV) Trust in the Lord, do good, befriend faithfulness. What a great way to sum up how to live, but I especially like the idea of befriending faithfulness. It goes beyond the idea of being faithful and teaches us that … Read more
34 “I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV) Do you ever get confused or wonder at just how you are meant to live out a … Read more
5 Next, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel tied around him. 6 He came to Simon Peter, who asked him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” 7 Jesus answered him, “What I’m doing you don’t realize now, but afterward you will understand.” (John 13:5-7 … Read more
24 I say, “The Lord is my portion,therefore I will put my hope in him.” 25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,to the person who seeks him.26 It is good to wait quietlyfor salvation from the Lord. Waiting quietly. I think many would tell you that I am not necessarily good at waiting either patiently or quietly. My life … Read more