“The eye is a light [the lamp] for the body. If your eyes are good [healthy; clear], your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are evil [unhealthy; bad], your whole body will be full of darkness. And if the only light you have [or light you think you have] is really darkness, then you have the worst darkness [how great that darkness is!]. Matthew 6:22-23 Expanded Bible (EXB)
I had such a difficult time deciding which version of today’s scripture to use. Each provided a layer of...
“In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will [always] have a place of refuge.” Proverbs 14:26 (AMP)
I will never forget one summer day with my kids. It was a sunny, beautiful mid-summer day. We spent the morning walking around the zoo enjoying the glorious weather. In an instant though, seemingly without warning, the weather took a dramatic and violent turn. I’ve never experienced such a radical and rapid change in the weather like we did that day....
“Jesus said, ‘Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest.’ For there was constant coming and going. They didn’t even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31 (MSG)
Learning how rest as part of your long-term healthy lifestyle plan is not an option. Your body needs physical rest to thrive. Likewise, spiritual rest is absolutely necessary to prevent fatigue and burnout. Ours is not a culture particularly keen on rest. The need to rest is almost seen as weakness. We push and push...
“Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.]” 1 Peter 5:8-9 (AMP)
You know what word I love? Vigilance. It’s...
“Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.” Proverbs 16:24
“Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in Your eyes, O Lord, my Rock and the One Who saves me.” Psalm 19:14
We must be so careful to guard the thoughts and words we use toward ourselves. It’s incredibly easy for thoughts to repeatedly, habitually, relentlessly run through our minds that curse us. Our minds can be the private space to indulge darkness can’t they? We can, seemingly without...
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 11:14
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 15:22
“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 19:20-21
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 24:6
“For by wise...
Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as[is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor]. Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves...
Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP)
Do you know that the Lord wants to be involved in every part of your life? Every part! Nope, not just the tidy parts, He wants it all. When we invite the Lord into every part of our life, that’s when life works...
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:8
“He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.” Psalm 91:4-5
We had a nasty thunderstorm roll in at bedtime one night this week. The night sky was completely lit by unrelenting flashes of lightening. The house shook with rumbles of thunder....
"Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully. Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning." Proverbs 4:20-22
Radiant. I love that word.
If you were to ask me how I’d love to be described, one of my instant answers would be, “I want to look radiant.” Radiance is an adjective, but for me, it’s also a verb. I’ve always wanted radiance to be a word that describes me, but more so,...
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