WOW! What a moniker to wear! What a brand for life! Yet Thomas’ courage to share his disbelief provides the world with great encouragement. You are blessed if you believe in Jesus even though you have never seen Jesus. John 20:24-29 (BibleGateway.com) Contemporary English Version Jesus and Thomas 24 Although Thomas the Twin was one of [...]
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Doubting Thomas
Posted in encouragement on April 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Finally Free by Kim Tabor
Posted in encouragement on August 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My path crossed with Kim Tabor when her husband, Brian and I served on staff together. I read Kim’s book and felt like I sat down and got to have another personal conversation with her about God, life, and figuring it out. I learned more about her journey, I could hear her voice as she [...]
Mulling Over Words
Posted in encouragement, invitations on July 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
tired exhausted discouraged drained depressed soul weary get up, keep moving nudge random whining Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest (and so much more). An invitation from my friend, Jesus. deep breath and a smile
Reminder to myself on Excellence
Posted in encouragement, quotes on April 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I am working on ending the semester well and preparing for the summer well. Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an [...]
Happy Thoughts
Posted in encouragement, giving thanks on August 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
God is good!
Phrases from Psalms
Posted in encouragement on July 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Heart-shattered lives ready for love don’t for a moment escape God’s notice. Psalm 51:17 THE MSG I hear the most gentle whisper from One I never guessed would speak to me. Psalm 80:5 THE MSG As you, God, gently and powerfully put me back on my feet. Psalm 86:17 THE MSG We are surrounded by [...]
Pain
Posted in encouragement, quotes on June 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Pain is God’s chisel, with which he carves his image in the heart. Charles Wesley Naylor (1874-1950)
Trying Something
Posted in encouragement on May 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Do, or do not. There is no ‘try.’ Yoda – Empire Strikes Back What are you doing today? Today begins a new chapter for me with lots of new challenges. It’s time to get started.
Resurrection Sunday
Posted in encouragement, Holy Week on April 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he (angel) said. ”You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He [...]
It’s Friday and It’s Over
Posted in encouragement, faith, Holy Week on April 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The disciples have had an unusual week. It began with a grand celebration as Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey. What an amazing day that must have been! Their teacher was coming into his own and getting recognition in Jerusalem. Then as the week progressed Jesus speaks of his death, betrayal, and denial. What [...]
