#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“In everything do to others as you would have them do to you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”Matthew 7:12 NRSVUE Known as the Golden Rule, this guidance is framed positively , as opposed to the “you shouldn’ts.” How much better do we respond to instruction than to admonishment? Let us encourage one …
“and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”Hebrews 10:24 KJV Let us provoke one another into love. Isn’t that challenge by which should all be inspired? Let’s encourage one another.There is so much animosity in the world, can’t we strive for better?We must.Lord, hear and receive our prayers. Image …
“There is none holy as the LORD: For there is none beside thee: Neither is there any rock like our God.”1 Samuel 2:2 KJV Known as Hannah’s praise, this scripture demonstrates deep, abiding worship, asserting God's absolute supremacy, above all. For me, it is the simple declaration of my ancestors, declaring “Only God.” Tell me, …
“Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: For in thy sight shall no man living be justified.”Psalm 143:1-2 KJV This morning during my meditative practice, the lesson was discipline over motivation. Motivation can wane, but …
“O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy …
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”Luke 12:40 NRSVUE Beloved,I could never have believed that I was ready. How can we be ready to let go of our joy? Like the Son of Man, eternity called for you at an hour I did …
“For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.”Mark 8:35 NRSVUE Do you trust more in your own strength than in God? This morning, as I begin a week where my own strength will …
“Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every people anyone who fears him and practices righteousness is acceptable to him.”Acts 10:34-35 NRSVUE Anyone who fears God, (fear meaning in awe and reverence) and does right, is acceptable. We are all God’s Beloved children, and who …
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—”Psalms 103:1-2 NRSVUE Returning today to the wise counsel given by a friend who said,“It’s time to stop living in survival mode.” I’m not there yet, but …
“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 …
Chelle A Wilson 
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