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  • Day Seventeen

    The Apple of His EyePsalm 17:8 TLV As Americans we like nice pretty stories with happy endings and everyone making nice. In studying the Bible from a Jewish perspective, the last several years, I’ve learned that they are a very direct people. Maybe they come to realize that they don’t have time for fluff because…

  • Day Sixteen

    Christ’s MasterpieceEphesians 2:10 AMP I like maps. Road trips, too. I don’t so much like the packing and prep work. Really the only part I like is planning out the route I’ll take. Before smart phones and GPS, I would grab an honest-to-goodness paper map and plot my course. I would consider alternate roadways in…

  • Day Fifteen

    Christ’s Ambassador2 Corinthians 5:20 AMP Ambassador, Diplomat, Representative, Envoy. If, as an Emissary, I am to represent the country or government that sent me. Should I voice my own opinions or interpret the facts? Am I not to be a clear voice of the one who sent me? Am I wrong, then, to manipulate to…

  • Day Fourteen

    Chosen1 Thessalonians 1:4 AMP Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you; for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. Pretty much every Christian today has at least…

  • Prize Possession. First Fruits can be compared to showing off.

    Prize PossessionJames 1:18 The concept of First Fruits can be compared to showing off. When growing a garden, the first blooms are, many times, the best. God, in His instructions about the tithe, commands me to give of my First Fruits. The first-born is often the pride and joy of their Father. In the same…

  • Day Twelve

    Called to Live a Holy Life2 Timothy 1:9  As I get older, I’m finding that I want to play less. I mean the silly stuff. I don’t have time for much of the shenanigans spiraling around out there. Specifically, I find myself wanting to slow down and think about stuff. I’m getting tired of things…

  • I’m used to the conditional love of people.

    Made Holy by the BloodEphesians 1:3-8  Several years ago, I was given an amazing opportunity to paint for the Lord. I was super overwhelmed by the opportunity and couldn’t figure out, “why me?” in a good way. I was alone, working in a very hot and dusty garage, tears streaming down my face overwhelmed by…

  • Condemnation is a horrible task master- like ever-changing goal.

    VictoriousRomans 8:37 God did what the law could not. By allowing the sacrifice of His Son for my sins, God declared an end to sins control over me. Letting the Spirit control my mind leads to life and peace. It is part of my inheritance in Christ. Yet I suffer now. I have tools and…

  • Today, let me create space in my life that isn’t about selfish desire.

    Dead to SinRomans 6:2 Well, then, should I keep on sinning so that God can give me more and more of His wonderful grace? I mean, I have a free pass, what difference does it make? Isn’t He just going to dole out more forgiveness? Of course not!!! Sounds like a really lame argument doesn’t…

  • watch. shine through the many cracks in a broken pot.

    Stand StrongEphesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Over the years, I’ve learned that God doesn’t ask me to do something He hasn’t already provided for. When I am at my weakest, His glory is able to shine through the many cracks in this broken pot. It’s not because I…