Jesus, names, revelation, white stone

The Naming of Puppies

I’ve never felt completely comfortable with my name. I’ve joked for years that I’m looking forward to the day when Jesus hands me a white stone with my new name on it. Maybe it’s because I really was supposed to be a Douglas rather than an Andrea which has been shortened to Andy. Jesus often changed peoples names. Simon became …

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Holy Spirit, Mary of Bethany, prompting, worship

Give it Away

“Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped …

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growing, love of God, perfection, persistence

Lessons Around Us

Gently bring your attention back to Me whenever it wanders away. I look for persistence–rather than perfection–in your walk with Me. ~Jesus Calling, June 23 Persistence rather than perfection. Kind of like potty-training a puppy. (exhausted smile) Where can you find lessons from God in your life? Is it in the faithfulness of the sunrise? His provision for the birds? …

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