“Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:16-17 “Valentines Day is on a Saturday this year, how perfect,” the young newlywed smiled ruefully,” at…
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Servant Leadership, Part III
“I know that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe you sent me.” John 11:42 Have you ever hurt so much you just wanted to lash out, scream, and throw something until you expended your pain and were finally reduced to an…
Servant Leadership, Part II
“My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism.” James 2:1 I turned in the crowded convention hall to find another young mom trying to escape the current of the crowd. I smiled politely, distractedly, ready to turn and follow my own agenda when the tears in her eyes caught my…
Servant Leadership, Part I
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 Zane stared aghast, his mouth gaping open. His wife of more than a decade stood before him, confronting him with such grace, you would have thought…
Learning To Flourish
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV Earlier this week, I was blessed to travel out of the frigid temperatures, snow and ice to a much more temperate, wonderful climate….
Rejecting the Rat Race
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41 NIV Staring at the calendar, her heart sank. Every line was filled. She began reading. Dentist appointment. Music…
Fighting Forgiveness
“I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 The Message The plate was passed as a reflective silence descended upon us all. My mind focused on the prayer just offered by our speaker. To offer my life as a sacrifice. A living sacrifice….
Day For Grace
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40 NIV I stumbled into the kitchen, weary from tending to a sick daughter most of the night before. Searching the cupboard I sleepily began the…
Distinguishing The Noise
“For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.” Proverbs 2:6-8 NIV Last week, I asked you…
Mistaken Identity
“When the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, “The Lord- He is God! The Lord- He is God.” I Kings 18:39 Bam! I slammed the door shut and turned on the machine. Screech. Screech! Screeech! In a vain attempt to contain the chaotic chirping, I quickly exited and closed the laundry room door….