Febrero 4
“With so many witnesses in a great cloud all around us, we too, then, should throw off everything, that weighs us down and the sin that clings so closely, and with perseverance keep running in the race which lies ahead of us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who leads us in our […]
Febrero 3
“You never know what will happen tomorrow. You are no more than a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears.” Life is a very tenuous proposition. We never know when we may be called to cross over, but we also never know when those around us may be called either. At our […]
Febrero 2
“For everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven…. a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” Those that know me know that I am a teacher of ninth graders. I often think of this chapter as I teach because […]
Febrero 1
“Do not model your behavior on the contemporary world, but let the renewing of your minds transform you, so that you may discern for yourselves the will of God – what is good and acceptable and mature.” We go through day to day living largely unaware of the magnitude of influence the contemporary world has […]
Enero 31
“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” The day my mother died after an extended illness, this verse kept running through my mind. At the time, I thought it was a strange thing to think. Then I realized that she was free of pain now. Even […]
Enero 30
“Let all that you do be done in love.” Is there anything more powerful than love? Expressions of love softens hearts. And, continual demonstrations of love forms the true bonds between people, whether they be family members, friends, or new acquaintances. Showing our love makes deposits into the emotional bank accounts of others. I am […]
Enero 29
“Oh, come, Let us sing to the Lord, Give a joyous shout in honor of the Rock of our salvation… Sing a new song to the Lord. Sing it everywhere around the world. Sing out his praises. Bless his name. Each day tell someone that he saves.” You never know when you are making a […]
Enero 28
“And lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Have you ever been alone, lonely? Christians know our heavenly Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are always with us, but we long for the sound of other human voices. The sick and the elderly are many times lonely, even in […]
Enero 27
“Love is patient, love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful nor conceited nor rude, never selfish, not quick to take offense…” Love is a word all of us use often in our everyday lives. If we practice the teaching of this scripture – what a wonderful world it would be! Not […]
Enero 26
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” When I was asked to put my spiritual thoughts on paper, the battles began. For you see, I am learning challenged. Books were not my friends, they were […]