May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14(NLT) Don’t skim.   I know. I do it too – glaze over the benedictions Paul uses to close his letters.   But I want you to understand this beautiful…

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3-4(NLT) This verse reminds me of my mother.   Betty loved people. She focused on others. Whether you were meeting for the…

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13(NLT) “Prove it” taunt the hands-on-hips schoolgirls when I brag about my full splits on both sides.   “Prove it” think those who know I’m a Christian.   I…

Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. Proverbs 27:1(NLT) Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16(NRSV) God spoke with me today about tomorrow. It was a conviction, a reprimand.  …

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by a Son. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being. He sustains all things by His powerful word. Hebrews 1:1-3(NRSV) Jesus is…

I will be your God throughout your lifetime – until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4(NLT) My mind immediately goes to the image of white hair. It’s not a positive one these days as marketers peddle…

This is what the Lord says – your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.” Isaiah 48:7(NLT) The kids are back to school and adjusting to new teachers. What’s his or her style…

These instructions are not empty words – they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy. Deuteronomy 32:47 (NLT) Have you transitioned to fall smoothly?   It’s been hard for me.   My summer was exhausting rather than refreshing. I needed a few days to…

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV) I hear girls screaming across the street. The gleeful squeals are a perk of living near the middle school on the first day of class.   Social media posts these past 2 weeks…

You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Psalm 119:114 (NLT)   I jumped all over today’s scripture. Yes! Scripture is my source of hope. It’s full of God’s promises to love, forgive, provide, equip and strengthen me. He speaks of a bigger plan that I can’t yet understand…