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August #jammed: Reflecting on Grace. Day 217: Know when not to listen. “But you must be careful so that your freedom does not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble.” 1 Corinthians 8:9 Why did I do that? I know better. That was embarrassing. When will I ever learn? We’ve all been there, and most of […]
August #jammed: Reflecting on Grace. Day 216: Home is home. “Think of us as servants who are owned by Christ. It is our job to share the secrets of God.” 1 Corinthians 4:1 (NLV) They are finally old enough to read Harry Potter, and I am loving it. The books came out when I was in college, […]
August #jammed: Reflecting on Grace. Day 215: Push the right button. “Of all the wild creatures the Eternal God had created, the serpent was the craftiest. Serpent (to the woman): Is it true that God has forbidden you to eat fruits from the trees of the garden?” Genesis 3:1 (VOICE) He’s been spinning this tune since the beginning of time. “Did […]
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 209: Peace isn’t boring. “I desperately want to see you so that I can share some gift of the Spirit to strengthen you.” Romans 1:11 Keeping up with pop culture seems much harder now than it did back when I sat on pins and needles before NKOTB released another album. This […]
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