God has given us Christ, and we have hope, knowing we can meet God in a place of mercy.
“A Gentle Answer” Doesn’t Mean Sugarcoated (Proverbs 15:1–2)
I have found it really effective when talking to someone who is angry to say, “You sound angry about this,” or “I can hear that this is making you feel angry.” This gives the other person permission to be angry; an emotion that so many of us shy away from as if it is contagious.
To the One Who Overcomes (Revelation 2 & 3)
Do we get too focused on what others (like the seven churches) are doing well or doing poorly? Let’s not lose sight of the beautiful promises to all those who overcome!
Beloved and Pleasant (2 Samuel 1:23)
David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13: 22). He saw more as God does.
Walking Our Talk (1 John 2:6)
Our trust is in our “forever” Lord and in our “everlasting” rock.
Wait for the LORD (Psalm 27:13–14)
I remind myself to take time to stop and wait; and I will see the Mighty One’s goodness in my day.
This One Will Give Us Rest (Genesis 5:29)
If the Noah story were a parable about baskets or fish or coins or sheep, we would not miss the point. We would naturally draw out lessons of abundance.
There Is No Fear in Love (1 John 4:18)
This is a time of plentiful opportunities to share the love of Christ with others.
Anger Has No Place (James 1:20)
Comfort one another, the day is fast approaching.
Flashlight for the Wilderness (Psalm 119:105)
God has a never-ending supply of power.
