I’m grateful to be a practicing Christian. I’m always amazed when people say, ‘I’m a Christian.’ I think, ‘Already?’ It’s an ongoing process. You know, you keep trying. And blowing it and trying and blowing it. Maya Angelou
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Feast
What is a celebration without a feast? Your Invitation: “This is what God’s kingdom is like: a bunch of outcasts and oddballs gathered at a table, not because they are rich or worthy or good, but because they are hungry, because they said yes. And there’s always room for more.” Rachel Held Evans ********** The…
Celebrating …
I will bless the Eternal, whose wise teaching orchestrates my days and centers my mind at night.He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me.I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand.This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my…
Celebrate!
There are many “thou shalt nots” in the Bible, as we are often uncomfortably reminded. But God is not just about “don’ts.” One thing He emphatically wants His people to do is celebrate. 14 “Each year you must celebrate three festivals in my honor. 15 First, celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread. For seven days the bread you…
“Love …
1 Corinthians 13 is called the “Love Chapter.” It is most often used as a lesson on how to love and treat others. But what if it were also about how to love and treat ourselves? ********** 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 New Living Translation 4 Love is patient … … and kind. Love is not jealous or…
Bread and Wine
… On the night when Judas betrayed him, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to God for it, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this and eat it. This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.” In the same way, he took…
New Wine
In Matthew 9 (also Mark 2 and Luke 5) Jesus is questioned about fasting. Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Matthew 9:15 NIV That makes sense. When Jesus is present there is…
Fruit of Righteousness
The fruit of righteousness, like all fruit, springs from a seed—the seed of grace implanted in the heart of all believers at the moment of salvation. (unknown) And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals]. James 3:18 Amplified Bible…
Living Water
Water is powerful. It can wash away earth, put out fire, and even destroy iron. Water can carve its way through stone. And when trapped, water makes a new path (unknown) ********** An Invitation: “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink—even if you have no money!Come, take your choice of wine or milk—it’s all free! Isaiah 55:1…
Bread of Life
Bread is considered one if not the oldest man-made foods. It is one of the only foods that is eaten by people of every race, region and culture. Breaking bread is a universal sign of peace. “The word “companion” comes from the Latin “cum” (“together”) and “panis” (“bread”).”Tim Chester, A Meal with Jesus Bread appears 360…