#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”1 Corinthians 10:31 NRSVUE Whatever we do.In storms.In stillness.In all things, at all times, do it all for the glory of God, paraphrasing the words of the poet Ullie Kaye, because God is God and we are not.Aren’t you …
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.”Isaiah 60:1 NRSVUE Sunrise, and we greet the day. Not just daybreak, but God’s Divine Light and Grace to see us through. Even in my groggy weariness, I thank God for sunrise, and all it represents.As Nina Simone would …
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2 NRSVUE This isn’t outer work, this is about deep, inner transformation, discerning God’s Will, growing outside of conformity, becoming closer to …
“For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of …
New Year’s Eve portends a year of hopeful questions. Old Year’s Night is the last day of an answering year. In every case, the answer is the same. If it didn’t kill you, no matter what it was, you will never fear it again. Old Year’s Nights prepare for New Year’s Days by way of …
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“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”2 Corinthians 5:17 NRSVUE Resilient. After many years filled with heartbreak and grief, 2025 tried to extinguish my flame. It intended to vanquish me. I enfolded myself more tightly into the arms of …
“The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every …
“esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.”1 Thessalonians 5:13 NRSVUE This is not the Christmas Eve I envisioned. I do not have all of my loved ones around me. I am missing those who should be here.Even so, I give thanks that things are as well as …
“The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not harm all the days of her life.”Proverbs 31:11-12 NRSVUE Beloved, it wasn’t supposed to end like this (and yet it did). Nevertheless, I am here and you are gone. I haven’t spent a …
“God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.”James 1:12 CEV Steadfastness. Stubbornness. Desperation. Fierce Faith. I’ve got Jacob energy. I steadfastly REFUSE to let go, give up, to miss what God has …
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