No one else can really know how sad or happy you are –Proverbs 14:10/CEV Joy is like a buoy to me. It’s the container for all emotions.…… Read more “Life Buoys”
Tag: Denise H. McEwen
Covenantal Consequence
In his commentary, Warren Wiersbe quotes G. A Studdart Kennedy. My words… faith is not doing things despite evidence, rather despite consequence.1 During my younger years I…… Read more “Covenantal Consequence”
The Reboot
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” –Matthew 16:16/NIV Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are…… Read more “The Reboot”
Burdens of Light
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. –Galatians6:2/ESV Some carry burdens they were never meant to carry. There are…… Read more “Burdens of Light”
Tri-God
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. -1 Corinthians…… Read more “Tri-God”
God’s Business: Changing Hearts
May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him… But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be…… Read more “God’s Business: Changing Hearts”
The Miracle of Forgiveness
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! –Luke 23:34/AMP We seek to know a love that holds no record of wrong.…… Read more “The Miracle of Forgiveness”
Salvation is Confirmed in Nature
…By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our Salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas……… Read more “Salvation is Confirmed in Nature”
The Witness of the Innocent
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,and see that they get…… Read more “The Witness of the Innocent”
Jesus took our Stripes
A tiger cannot change its stripes, an old saying goes. Or can he? The saying implies we cannot change our character or personality and are “boxed in”…… Read more “Jesus took our Stripes”
Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. –Matthew 7:12/NIV There seem…… Read more “Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected”
Reviving Sweet Dreams
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. –Psalm 37:4 To be in Christ is more than wearing a name. It is…… Read more “Reviving Sweet Dreams”
I Hear Voices
I don’t know much about sheep or shepherds, but I have observed some in while traveling in Israel, Jordan and New Zealand and I have read about…… Read more “I Hear Voices”
Daily Restoration
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. –Romans 12:18/NIV Who has not grown in Christ without personal restoration…… Read more “Daily Restoration”
Patience Shapes The Heart To Love More
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. –Isaish 64:8/ESV…… Read more “Patience Shapes The Heart To Love More”
The Magnificent Sprawl of God’s Kingdom on Earth
This week I learned about Charles Carroll, a lover of God and follower of Christ. Among this man’s great earthly resume I learned that he was the…… Read more “The Magnificent Sprawl of God’s Kingdom on Earth”
Once Upon a Time, God Cried
Sometimes mourning has been equated with selfishness. But once upon a time, “Jesus wept.” When my brother was taken to Heaven some years ago, it felt like…… Read more “Once Upon a Time, God Cried”
The Ties That Bind Us
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;good news makes for good health. –Proverbs 15:30 Recently I was in a Bible class on the book of Daniel.…… Read more “The Ties That Bind Us”
Hearing But Not Seeing
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priestand asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus,…… Read more “Hearing But Not Seeing”
And Christ Stood
We stand for our children to cheer them on at events. We stand and give a round of applause to a great performance. We stand on the…… Read more “And Christ Stood”
Passion swallows Pride
Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly –John 7:24/NIV Have you ever misunderstood someone one season only to watch them blossom the next? I recall…… Read more “Passion swallows Pride”
Quantum healing through Reconciliation
The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does…… Read more “Quantum healing through Reconciliation”
The Goodness of the Lord
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord ; be strong, and let…… Read more “The Goodness of the Lord”
A Higher Ambassador-ship
Melting pots may be under our roofs or in the world at large. They will be found at work, church and the marketplace. They are found in…… Read more “A Higher Ambassador-ship”
Lovely words
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. –Proverbs 25:11/ESV Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, so I…… Read more “Lovely words”
Love In Skin
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God,…… Read more “Love In Skin”
God Loves His Little Children
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety – Proverbs 29:25/NIV It is one thing to not want to disappoint someone we love…… Read more “God Loves His Little Children”
Judgmentalism or Good Judgment?
Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment –John 7:24/ESV “Jesus didn’t care who he hurt.” It was a comment that came out in a…… Read more “Judgmentalism or Good Judgment?”
Jesus is All That and More!
You are beautiful my sweet, sweet song. –Third Day How can Jesus compare to the beauties of this world? Cindy Crawford, Audrey Hepburn… How can Jesus compare…… Read more “Jesus is All That and More!”
I AM tells me who I Am
You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you – Song of Solomon 4:7/NIV Picture the Bride of Christ whole and happy, like an…… Read more “I AM tells me who I Am”
Gotcha! Or Got Ya…
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. -Psalm 91:1-6 I don’t know about you, but there have…… Read more “Gotcha! Or Got Ya…”
The Fortune of Forgiveness
An objective definition I find for “fortune” simply states, a great amount of money and possessions. Money and possessions indicate wealth. Wealth in family, friends and funding…… Read more “The Fortune of Forgiveness”
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