You did not choose me, but I chose you… John 15:16 NIV So we were going to choose a cat. Against all the odds we were going to have our own cat. In spite of the excitement, I was nervous. This was a big step and would change our lives. What if it was a…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Philippians 2: 5-11 NIV
Please read these verses in your own Bible or online at Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A+5-11&version=NIV This passage is considered by some scholars to be an early church hymn. v 5: Paul continues the theme of practical unity by citing Jesus’ example. We have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16); we are to use…
Life According to Groucho Marx
I’m not a Groucho Marx fan at all, but I went looking for this first quote and found the others. Who knew he could be so wise? Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. – Groucho Marx Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog…
Speaking of Trouble…
Sometimes when we get overwhelmed, we forget how big God is. A.W. Tozer “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34 MSG God…
The Land of the Free, the Home of the Brave
The Declaration of Independence: The Want, Will, and Hopes of the People “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Thomas Jefferson And you will know the truth,…
Misunderstood
“Are you depressed?” The doctor was frowning with concern. “No,” I replied. “I’m tired.” “You look depressed,” he said. I know why the doctor suggested depression: it was something he could treat. I looked like a classic case, with my loss of energy, concentration problems, sleep changes. And at the time, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was…
“The Day Before the Best Day of My Life”
[Disclaimer: This is my view of the events of that day, colored by my own emotions. You might get a very different story from others in my family. Just saying…] Now we were all enthusiastically talking about cats. Enthusiasm tempered by reason and caution, of course. We would go home and first read about cats…
Philippians 2:1-4 (NIV)
Please read these verses in your own Bible or online at Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A+1-4&version=NIV Imitating Christ’s Humility v 1-2: In other words, if Christ has blessed you with His encouragement, comfort, Spirit, and tender compassion (as He most certainly has), share those things joyfully and willingly with those around you in unity, love, spirit, mind…
Celebrate July!
It’s a yummy month: 6: National Fried Chicken Day7: World Chocolate Day9: National Sugar Cookie Day10: National Pina Colada Day12: National Pecan Pie Day13: National French Fry Day14: National Mac & Cheese Day17: National Hot Dog Day21: National Ice Cream Day23: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day (Two ice cream days? Excellent!)29: National Lasagna Day30: National…
Philippians 1: 27-30 NIV
Please read these verses in your own Bible or online (Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A+27-30&version=NIV The notes are from my studies. v 27-28a “Whatever happens…” Paul makes no promises about his future. He reminds the Philippians that they have a three-fold responsibility: their personal behavior (as Kingdom citizens), their unity (in spirit, mind and faith), and their…