Category: A Faith in Process

Sometimes, I worry that I am never going to be what I think I should be. I look at my failings, past and present, and realize that I can’t, and never could, do it on my own. I just don’t have the wisdom or ability. It helps to remember that I’m not supposed to make…

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Eternal, “plans for peace, not evil, to give you a future and hope—never forget that. Jeremiah 29:11 The Voice *** It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day . . . not I.  While He is pleased with the…

Robert Kendall Goff (born February 22, 1959) is an American lawyer, speaker, and author. His book, Love Does was free on Kindle, so I downloaded it. Turns out to be one of the best choices I’ve made recently. So, I bought more of his books. Another great decision. Looks like I’m on a roll! Here are…

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT *** God’s grace is amazing! We’re saved by grace – God’s undeserved…

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.Ephesians 2:10 NLT *** I am rereading the Restoration book series, suspenseful Christian fiction by Terri Blackstock. In this series of books, all the world’s computer-driven conveniences have crashed to…

… is in Your Hands.” The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.I will advise you and watch over you.Psalm 32:8 NLT *** *** I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age.I made you, and I will care for you.I will carry you along and…

My God will supply all that you need from his glorious resources in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 JB. Phillips New Testament *** “I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve. I asked for prosperity and God gave me a…

“Be still, and know that I am God!I will be honored by every nation.I will be honored throughout the world.”Psalm 46:10 NLT *** The real “work” of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. To gently push aside and silence the many voices that question my…

God’s blessing makes life rich;nothing we do can improve on God.Proverbs 10:22 The Message *** Life is not meant to be a burden. Life is not a problem to be solved. It is a blessing to be celebrated.Joan D. Chittister *** You go before me and follow me.You place your hand of blessing on my…

… That I cannot see.” I keep thinking of this line from yesterday’s song. Are there blessings I can’t or don’t see? Of course. A lot of them. *** “Don’t think of the things you didn’t get after praying. Think of the countless blessings God gave you without asking.” Anonymous ***  All our discontents about…