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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 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 […]
August #jammed: Reflecting on Grace. Day 213: Turn it up. “The Spirit then led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 “Here.” …and they handed me a microphone. “You might want to say something between songs …” one of the leaders suggested. Really, God? I remember thinking. This is not what I signed up […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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