“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 Friends welcome back! A new semester is on its way and a full monthContinue reading “Welcome Back!!”
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Peace and Volatility
Volatility Volatile: Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Does this word seem relatable? ‘Volatile’ seems to be stuck in my mind after 2020 and a rough start to 2021. The world around us seems to be chaotic, unpredictable, and, if I’m being honest, hopeless at times. You might be feeling someContinue reading “Peace and Volatility”
take heart…
John 16:33 This text is a such a helpful one to have written on our hearts. It is confirming something that we all hate to hear and don’t want to accept or believe as truth. But then, It offers us the most unexpected hope. The reality is, for us, sometimes it is easier to acceptContinue reading “take heart…”
even youth grow tired…
Our verse this week is from the prophet Isaiah. This was for the people of Israel at the time but speaks forward even for us today. Oftentimes we see adults drag through day after day with unbelievable fatigue. It is almost like caffeine is the only thing keeping them from completely falling on the floorContinue reading “even youth grow tired…”
tempted beyond…
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Well, this starts out a little scary. “When you think you are doing a great job, you might fall!!” This is such a lesson for the Corinthians at the time and for us today. What verse 12 is pointing to here is a directive for us to not think that we areContinue reading “tempted beyond…”
Set an example…
1 Timothy 4:12 It is no secret that in most cases, age often comes with wisdom. The more experiences you have the more likely you are to have gained some sort of knowledge from them. But Paul is warning us in this verse to not think that our lack of age, experience, and maybe evenContinue reading “Set an example…”
not of fear
For God has given us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 What if we believe this? It is so easy to get wrapped up in what the world tells us to think and believe. This scripture points to one of our deepest desires; to not beContinue reading “not of fear”
Create in me
Create in me a clean heart, oh God, and renew a right spirit within me. -Psalm Psalm 51:10 What if we allow this to be our prayer? The word “create,” used here, is the word “bera”. Bera, by definition, is a creation act which is only able to be performed by God. It is theContinue reading “Create in me”
think on these things
Finally, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Philippians 4:8 This week’s scripture is connected to last weeks. It is the continuation of the verses. Do you ever find yourself agitated, angry, responding with fear orContinue reading “think on these things”
don’t be anxious
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Memorizing scripture is an act of writing scripture on our hearts. If youContinue reading “don’t be anxious”
