Tag Archives: flesh

Through Love, Serve

Have you ever suddenly found yourself with a block of time to do whatever you decide to do? When this happens, we have a choice to make. We can choose to do something selfish like eating a bunch of food that is not good for us, but really tastes good. Or we can choose toContinue reading “Through Love, Serve”

I Need Something More

Have you ever made an agreement with someone to provide a service or product? Then, when they deliver the service or product, you are disappointed. You ask them to make some modifications. The modifications are made, but it still seems not right. This request and modification process goes on through several tries, but you areContinue reading “I Need Something More”

Weak Flesh

As I get older, I gain more knowledge about the weaknesses of my flesh or body. My body is becoming more and more susceptible to disease and injury. A week ago, I had to go to urgent care one day and the hospital emergency room the next day, for completely different physical concerns. While weContinue reading “Weak Flesh”

Come Alive

Sometimes, I can be watching an event when all of a sudden the  mood changes. The speaker says something amazing, an athlete accomplishes the spectacular, or the music comes to a crescendo. Then, the spectators are moved from quiet attention to stand to their feet, wildly applaud, and lift their voices in celebration. At thisContinue reading “Come Alive”

Life Giving Words

Some people are gifted with the ability to offer meaningful encouragement when appropriate. Their words are refreshment for the discouraged or despairing soul. We need more of these people in our world and we should aspire to be speakers of encouragement. But even these words have limited impact for our lives. John 6:63 says, “ItContinue reading “Life Giving Words”

Adoption Into God’s Family

Unfortunately, the adoption of a child can be a long, expensive, and sometimes frustrating process. But, it is a wonderful thing that the adopting parents are doing for the adopted child. They welcome the child into the newly enlarged family and give the child their name and all the blessings of their family. John 1:12-13Continue reading “Adoption Into God’s Family”