There’s a disconnect between my head and my heart. Sure, I know that time with God is always time well spent. I know that opening the Bible and filling myself with His Truth transforms my life. I know that memorizing His Word is sure-footed way to keep my heart from sin. I know that He always rewards those who seek Him with more …
Breathing in the Word of God:: Abiding in Christ {Day 28}
My lungs screamed for air but I remained motionless. I willed my muscles to be still, to consume as little oxygen as possible as I floated to the surface. As a child, I was fiercely competitive, intent on winning the underwater hold-your-breath contest at least once in my life. (I didn’t.) But sometimes I wonder if that’s how I live …
This Is Why I Sing:: Abiding in Christ {Day 27}
On good days, I’ll readily admit it: I’m self-centered. Everything in my world revolves around me, how I feel, what I want, and what I’m going to have for lunch. And if I’d venture a guess, you’re probably the same way. We may say we worship God, but in our heart of hearts, really, what we truly worship is ourselves. Jesus …
Just Shut Up:: Abiding in Christ {Day 20}
The inner dialog in my head just. won’t. stop. Even though I’m an introvert and I tend to keep quiet more often than I talk, the soundtrack in my mind keeps playing like a broken record. There’s always a task to do or an observation to make, a regret to chew on or a sentence I stuff inside while biting …
Better Than Life Itself:: Abiding in Christ {Day 19}
Today, a Sunday Scripture to stir your you on to praise Jesus: Day 19 Challenge: Today, praise Your Love with your lips and your whole heart. Bring all you are to Him today and glorify Him for His amazing love. Precious Jesus, Your love is better than life. Better than health. Better than secure finances. Better than my wildest dream …