How are your spiritual muscles this morning? Weak and flabby? Strong and fit? Somewhere in the middle? Need help? [tweetability]There’s not very many exercises that will strengthen your spirit like the repetition of thankfulness.[/tweetability] Try 10 reps of thankfulness everyday. It’s not difficult. You can do it at home, no gym needed, and the best thing about thankfulness is …
Word Wednesday: Are you really Blessed? (Makarios)
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord! But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will …
Bible Reading Plan for a healthier Spirit (Blame it on the Oatmeal)
It’s not the oatmeal’s fault or my son’s. It’s really mine. But I thought the hot cereal would be least tainted by my blame. I’m late posting today because I cooked oatmeal for breakfast–on the stove kind, not instant. Last week I listened to a presentation about eating healthy. I was convinced to feed my family and myself the rainbow (think colors in …
Don’t Give Up: His Purpose for you is Greater than You can See
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord.” (Jer. 29: 13). (excerpt from A Mary Like Me) ….Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus, was not alone at the crucifixion. Not only was John with her, but other women stood beside her. One …
Word Wednesday: When Jesus doesn’t Save you Like you Plan/ Hosanna
Has Jesus ever disappointed you? Are your plans not working out? You’re not alone. We celebrate Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as “Palm Sunday” because the people threw their coats on the road for a make-shift red carpet, and they tore off palm branches to wave in the air as they yelled, “Hosanna! Hosanna!” I remember teaching this for …