Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise. – Luke 23:43
It was another Sunday morning. As my husband parked, I looked down at my phone to check the time.
Instead my eyes fixed on a text. My precious aunt’s heart had failed, and she had gone to be with Jesus during the night.
How was I to respond? What (more…)
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. – Philippians 2:3-4
It stormed last night just as I was getting ready to leave for choir practice. If you’ve ever seen a Florida storm, (more…)
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”—Luke 2:13-14
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled (more…)
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. – Romans 12:15
In the past week, we’ve learned of several families who have experienced sudden loss. No one welcomes grief in any season, but it’s especially unwelcome in the holiday season. And it’s not just the very recent losses that sting; it’s the losses of those who have long been (more…)
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. – James 3:17
I’m a biblical purist, and I have been known to have little patience with people who misrepresent Christ while managing to sound spiritual. Here are a few classic examples of stupid things Christians say: