For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if […]
Weekly Devo
August 7
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of […]
July 24
If you take a moment to reminisce over your life, can you see how God has been at work? Have you ever asked him for something and not gotten it? And then sometime later you realize God gave you something better instead? When someone asks if I have seen God at work in my life […]
July 31
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3.15 Get Colleen to read it, if she understands it, it’s simple enough for anyone […]
July 17
“His (Christ’s) heart is the green pastures and still waters of endless reassurances of his presence and comfort, whatever our present spiritual accomplishments. It is who he is.”* If you are like me, this beautiful statement may remind you of Psalm 23, possibly the most known Psalm. I had some awareness of this Psalm years before I […]
July 10
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15.13 Recently I was driving one of my usual routes through Poulsbo mostly thinking of my destination when the Lord surprised me. A couple blocks ahead I noticed […]
July 3
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen 1 Timothy 1.17 We are pulling a box from the top shelf in the garage tonight. I say “we” because I’ve agreed with my son that I will no longer climb on ladders in the garage to reach the […]
June 26
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46.10 I cleaned the porch last Saturday. I love my porch. My realtor, a wise and exceedingly patient women named […]