God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, … [Read more...] about The Things We Do For Love
Archives for September 2009
The Eye of the Storm
"You called in distress and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder..."Psalm 81:7 (Amplified Bible)Today marks the eighth anniversary of one of the most catastrophic events to take place on American soil. I remember that azure blue sky on September 11, 2001. It was just before 9:00 a.m. when the phone rang. I can still remember the urgency in his voice as my father told me … [Read more...] about The Eye of the Storm
Transparency
"As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17 NKJV I spent my morning with a new friend of mine over a cup of tea and banana bread. As I walked away from the house, my heart felt lighter with the reminder of how refreshing it is to my soul to be transparent with someone who is striving hard to follow after Christ. The longer I live, the more I … [Read more...] about Transparency
Gibberish
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)God just gets in my … [Read more...] about Gibberish