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August #jammed: Reflecting on Grace. Day 214: Super Clean. “I don’t understand why you spend your money for things that don’t nourish or work so hard for what leaves you empty. Attend to Me and eat what is good; enjoy the richest, most delectable of things.” Isaiah 55:2 (VOICE) “What are you doing?” I asked my daughter, after she […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. 212: Pass it down. “But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 (NLT) “Mom!!!! I got her old pom-poms!!!” One of my daughter’s favorite babysitters scooped her up and carried her into mini-cheer […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 211: Listen and live. “Fill your minds with beauty and truth. Meditate on whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy.” Philippians 4:8 When learning how to play a musical instrument, especially in a band or ensemble, students are required to […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 210: Take care of what’s underneath. “During that period, there was no king in Israel, and everyone did what seemed right to them.” Judges 21:25 “Mom,” my youngest daughter informed, “I’m going to play with all of my make-up today.” Her Saturday plans were spread out all over her bedroom floor. […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 208: Play the common note. “She named him Samuel,saying, “Because I asked the Lord for him.” 1 Samuel 1:20 Regardless of the type of instrument a musician plays in an ensemble or orchestra, there is almost always a note in each song that everyone plays. The woman speaking in today’s verse knew that note […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 207: Write it down. “I am not saying this because I am in need. I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances. I know how to survive in tight situations, and I know how to enjoy having plenty. In fact, I have learned how to face any circumstances: fed or hungry, […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 206: Resilient shoes. “Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.” 1 Samuel 2:1 (NIV) Chucks have become the shoe of choice in our house. It started with Papa (my dad) and continued on […]
July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 205: The front seat. “Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.” 1 Samuel 3:7 The first chair of an orchestra is a sought after seat. Musicians practice and compete to be the first chair. It’s a noteworthy title, and to some a profession. My […]
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