Acts 2:1 "When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place." What does it mean to be in one accord? The word "accord" in this verse is translated from the Greek word "homothymadon," which means "with one mind, with one passion, unanimous." If you read back in … Continue reading With One Accord
For His Glory
He must increase, but I must decrease.
John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today’s verse is part of an interaction between John the Baptist, his followers and some Jews regarding baptism and the fact that Jesus and His disciples were also baptizing. Now John could have felt threatened by this new group of guys baptizing people. I mean, he … Continue reading He must increase, but I must decrease.
Hoping and Waiting
Have you been waiting for something to happen in your life that you just KNOW is supposed to come to pass? There is a deep knowing and hope inside of you that it will happen, but you sometimes wonder if it ever will. Perhaps it is something that God promised you long ago and you … Continue reading Hoping and Waiting
He Sees You
Today I washed and folded laundry. No one applauded. Today I cleaned the kitchen and all the floors. No one cheered. Today I made breakfast AND dinner. No one shouted accolades of praise. Today I picked kids up from school. No one gave me a standing ovation. Today I did office work for our business. … Continue reading He Sees You
To My Future Daughter
This letter was written by a high school senior. Her AP English teacher had given the assignment of writing a letter to a future teenage daughter, giving her advice about life. I'm amazed at the maturity and clarity with which this 17 year old wrote. To my daughter, My greatest wish is for … Continue reading To My Future Daughter
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