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You can believe in someone yet still follow yourself. It is true that if you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ you will be saved. It is also true that the word Christian is found ten times in the Bible compared to 260 mentions of disciple. We are called to the whole thing – believe,…

Oh Seattle, Seattle. Matthew 23:37 says, “Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!” It is easy to believe we are special and…

Save me. That is a repeated message in the Psalms. I’m also noticing the follow-up response, “For His steadfast love endures forever”. Save me – He will. There are many more nuances in these chapters. In the entire Bible the following is recorded 365 times, “Do not be afraid”. Rescue me is found 150 times…

I listened to a worship song on the 23rd day of Ramadan. As Muslims focus on their spiritual lives, Christians pray that they will be open to Jesus. The chorus, about Jesus, repeated, “We crown Him”. It was a big production yet very respectful but I could not picture me crowning Jesus. I don’t have…

Monday used to be my favorite day. Since I had worked forever, I reserved Monday to catch up on paper-work. Really, it was a day to go slow and I like going slow. Saturdays I worked and Sunday was special for other reasons. Monday I processed paperwork, called everyone on my heart, did laundry, and…

I heard a saying years ago that I have adopted – “When you don’t know what to do – do the dishes”. This is not life-transforming but at least your kitchen is clean. I do like the idea of not rushing into the unknown. Being impulsive in too many things can lead to regret. I…

What I remember about a rainbow is the order of color – ROY G BIV – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. God designed it. He created such a beautiful world that displays all combinations of His colors. When asked last minute to teach children it is my go-to lesson and craft. Many…

Pray for His purpose or we can waste a life (from a Perspectives testimony). I also read this today in Joy Loewen’s thoughtful book, Woman to Woman, Sharing Jesus with a Muslim Friend, “Freedom and healing are the twin ministries of the Holy Spirit”. Purpose, freedom, and healing can only be accomplished/completed by belief in…

I’m reading as far as I can before my head hurts. Dietrich, in ETHICS, uses words I never use so this is a slow go but I know he also saw what I have missed. I was not yet born while he was writing this book and his circumstances were serious. His position in the…

Glory is a term that only relates to who God is. In the Book of Hebrews the term effulgence reflects another character of God – the ability to shine brightly. A similar description is the state of looking very beautiful or being full of goodness. God dazzles us and our breath is taken away with…