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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Category Archives: other
Acceptable Smells
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be an acceptable aroma to you, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (rephrased from Psalm 19:14).
Smell Good
Ephesians 5:2 (ESV) And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. God smells our thoughts and deeds. This week, think how you smell to God. Are you kind like cookies baking, or … Continue reading
Almighty Sense of Smell
The Bible tells us which gods not to serve: Deuteronomy 4:28 . . . gods of wood and stone, the work of human hands, that neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell. Those worthless gods have no sense … Continue reading
How Do You Smell?
Most of us care how we look. We try to look our best. Some of us care how we look to God. We know that he sees beyond our outward appearance. God looks at our hearts. We hope he approves … Continue reading
Forgive Me My Blind Spots
I just finished an interesting book, “Blind Spots: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things” by Madeleine Van Hecke. Yep, I’ve done my share of dumb things. I have blind spots, especially when it comes to my unintended trespasses. Psalm 19:12 … Continue reading
Intentional Forgiveness
Remember Christ’s words: Luke 6:31 (NIV) Do to others as you would have them do to you. I want the young man in Monday’s post to make good the damage to my car. And the people I’ve trespassed on want … Continue reading
Two Simple Words
The young man who rear-ended my car said, “Accidents happen.” I was hoping for two different words: “I’m sorry.” Two simple, powerful words. The sooner said, the better.
Unintended Trespasses
A young man trespassed on my property this week. He pushed his truck over the boundary of my bumper—actually he moved my bumper into my trunk. He didn’t do it on purpose. Sometimes I accidentally trespass on someone … Continue reading