#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.””Exodus 33:14 NIV We are not alone.God will give us rest.What else could we need?Thanks be to God. Image from the web may be subject to copyright
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”Isaiah 41:13 NIV This one’s simple.DONOTFEAR.Dassit, as my buddy says. That’s the lesson. God, taking hold of our right hand (powerful for me since I am PROFOUNDLY right-handed).Therein endeth the lesson. …
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be …
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”Matthew 5:44 NIV As the world becomes increasingly contentious, I’m doing my best to be authentically me and a faithful child of God.It’s not easy, but I’m committed. Lately, I’m feeling that "South Side of the Kingdom" energy, where Grace and “I …
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”Galatians 6:9 NIV Whew. I’m certainly not the only person feeling this right now, nor can it be that this is new. The message is “don’t give up,” and try not to …
“Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.””Luke 12:15 NIV Life is not the pursuit of stuff. Having grieved so many loved ones throughout the years, I am amazed at the amount of stuff we accumulate, only to …
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7 NIV Political drama.Toxic air.Social unrest.Grief. It’s been a week. And here’s one other thing….we cannot make it better.We outchere doing one thing…trusting God. That’s our job. I’m going to encourage you to breathe. Soften your …
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”Colossians 3:12 NIV Does the world recognize us children of God? How?The Word says that we should clothe ourselves with “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”What are we actually wearing?What if we tried one new element a day, …
“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.””Matthew 19:26 NIV “With God, all things are possible.”My life has taken so many unimaginable turns in the past few years; I’m through reeling, though. I’m not entirely certain where I’ll been when the spinning settles down. Here …
Morning Devotional “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”Proverbs 19:17 NIV Just this morning after reading this scripture, I heard that “kindness is a choice.” Your deliberate acts of service are offerings to God. Everything we do, along with the ways we …
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