#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 KJV Peace passing all understanding. Whew. I know that I haven’t felt that peace …
“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 …
“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 …
“Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for humankind and not humankind for the Sabbath,”Mark 2:27 NRSVUE I’m taking on intentionality this year, including a commitment to slowing down on sabbath. We do not honor rest as we should. Sabbath rest means intentionally ceasing from work and labor to rest, refresh the soul, …
“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 …
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”John 10:11 NRSVUE We’re covered. A good shepherd builds trust through constant presence, guidance, and defense, living among the flock, maintaining a selfless commitment.We’re convered.Knowing this, let’s worry less, love and laugh more, and trust the Good Shepherd.Thanks be to God. …
“Some give freely yet grow all the richer; others withhold what is due and only suffer want. A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.”Proverbs 11:24-25 NRSVUE Life is so much shorter than we realize. Do you want leave this world hoarding the biggest pile of toys? Share your …
“give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”Luke 6:38 NRSVUE Give generously. Nowhere does it say empty your pockets, nor does it say only money will do. We …
“for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”Matthew 10:20 NRSVUE Have you ever had the experience of saying or doing something offhandedly brilliant? I’ve learned that, for me, it’s an anointing. I can’t do that regularly on my own. I have the honor and privilege of serving …
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”Isaiah 43:2 NRSVUE We were never promised that there wouldn’t be hard seasons. We were reminded that we are …
Chelle A Wilson 
You must be logged in to post a comment.