Tag Archives: christianity

Galatians 5:22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions … Continue reading →

Proverbs 17:3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Where are we?  Where are we going?  And, how do we get there?  Isn’t God good to use testing to show us!  Has … Continue reading →

What is this blog really about? Suppose we had eyes to see that some important things in our lives weren’t what they seemed to be.  Things that we thought were fine and good turn out to be not so good … Continue reading →

Scripture at the end. Our son Andrew is a wonderful actor.  He’s also a very busy businessman.  Some years ago he played the role of Satan in The Thorn, a marvelous Easter production in Colorado similar to the Passion of … Continue reading →

Ephesians 3:17-18  so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high … Continue reading →

Matthew 28:19a  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations….  Acts 11:26b  The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. I wonder if among God’s gifts, is one of food appreciation.  If there is, I think I have it.  Good … Continue reading →

Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. This morning I’ve been thinking about the amazement I still have over my experience of becoming a child of God 57 years ago.  … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 14:1a  Follow the way of love What is the way of love?  If the Lord spoke these words to you, what would your response be?  “How do I find it?”  “Where is it?” or “What is it?”  Following … Continue reading →

Proverbs 3:5, 6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;  6 think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Have you ever considered the … Continue reading →

Mark 14:61-62  But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.  Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”   62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting … Continue reading →