The Bible is very clear on the importance of love. I have this phrase on loop in my head daily: Love God. Love people. Isn’t that what we are all commanded? John 15:12 goes even further: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” (NIV). Jesus tells his disciples to love … Continue reading Inner Movement of Heart
Tag: Patience
No Matter Who
There is a lot of hate in the world. It didn’t start recently, but it certainly feels like people have more hatred today than they did twenty years ago. The Bible is clear about hatred. Hatred starts conflicts (Proverbs 10:12). You cannot say “I love God” and hate your brother (1 John 4:20). In fact, … Continue reading No Matter Who
Knowing God Would Come Through
When I was a little girl, I prayed often; perhaps some days I prayed more than I do now as an adult. I was desperate for God to move in certain areas of my life. Despite not seeing what He was doing at the time, I waited and waited and waited some more. I was … Continue reading Knowing God Would Come Through
Embrace the Timing of God
Lately I need to be even more patient than usual. That’s difficult for me. It took long enough for me to get the patience I have—and now I have to be even more patient?!? Things take longer than I ever could imagine. Things aren’t as simple as I first considered. The struggle is real. You … Continue reading Embrace the Timing of God
Just the Time
Waiting is hard. We are not patient people. I know I am the kind of person that wants to get things done right away. When I see something that needs done, I do it. When I see a problem, I dive in to try to fix it. I don’t like to dilly dally around. The … Continue reading Just the Time
Flip Flop Fiasco
It was only supposed to be a quick walk around the block. I got the dogs ready to walk, fitting them with their harnesses and latching them to the double leash. Since it was only going to be a short walk, I solved the no-socks-downstairs problem by simply slipping on my flip flops (thongs). I … Continue reading Flip Flop Fiasco
Wait and Seek
In the world, we are taught that we should seek and find—we are to go out there and get what we want because we deserve it. It is considered a way of life. No waiting necessary. Technology has made this even easier as people can reach others more quickly. These technological advancements helped to breed … Continue reading Wait and Seek
Watching and Waiting
One of the hardest things for us to do in this age of technology is to watch and wait. When a website takes longer than usual to load, we mutter not-so-nice words under our breath. When the street light seems to take forever to change or the person in front of us does not notice … Continue reading Watching and Waiting
Ephesians Study: Unity of the Body
[Ephesians 4:1-16] “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (v. 2-3 ESV) 2 With ALL humility, lowliness of mind, modesty gentleness, mildness, gentle strength (power with reserve & strength) patience, forbearance, longsuffering, steadfastness, staying power bearing … Continue reading Ephesians Study: Unity of the Body
Colossians Study: Taking Responsibility
[Colossians 3:5-14] [V. 5] THEREFORE consider dead… Because you are alive with Christ – seek things above (v. 1-4)Because we died with Christ Put off earthly life / past sin Put on Christ (clothe yourselves) Result – more like Christ [V. 5] Consider dead to… Immorality – “porneia” – where word pornography comes Includes fornication, … Continue reading Colossians Study: Taking Responsibility
