#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.”2 Timothy 1:7 NRSVUE Let's be honest; sometimes, God knows, we’re just scared.Do it anyway.We’ve never been alone.We’re beloved by an Omnipotent God. Each morning when I sit at my desk, I look up …
“People were bringing children to him in order that he might touch them, and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. …
“Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”Hebrews 4:12 NRSVUE Contemporary and timeless. Not easy to pull off. Nonetheless, it still fits. It still works. It’s …
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.”Philippians 4:4-5 NRSVUE Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. I have historically reserved my gentleness, but you always knew, Beloved. I’ve been the recipient of overwhelming gentleness in my season of grief. Extending …
“it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.”1 Corinthians 13:6 NRSVUE Love rejoices in the truth. And love is all we need. #BEDIP #WeHaveComeThisFarByFaith #underdivineconstruction Image may be subject to copyright
“When the ways of people please the Lord, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them. Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.”Proverbs 16:7-9 NRSVUE “Better is a little with righteousness.” Learning to lean and depend …
“whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk in the same way as he walked.”1 John 2:6 NRSVUE Lessons learned through faith; don’t talk about it. Be about it.Years ago, as the senior HR executive in a community nonprofit, a colleague commented on my “quiet, steadfast faith,” as she described it, demonstrated to her …
“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 …
Who couldn’t use a little hope?
“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.”Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT When reading this encouragement to the fellowship at Ephesus, I am reminded of watching my beloved Granny get dressed. …
Chelle A Wilson 
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