Do Not Eat The Bread Of Idleness

“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27 ESV I think I’m eating the bread of idleness today. AI says “‘Eating the bread of idleness’ refers to living off the results of...

Conquering Anxiety

I had a doctor’s appointment this morning. I tried everything I know to keep my blood pressure down, but I have the kind of anxious mind that with just one thought I can shoot my blood pressure up to stroke level. And there’s no stopping it. My fear today?...

Pockets of Grace

Years ago I read a book by Robin Jones Gunn titled Victim of Grace When God’s Goodness Prevails. When I was trying to think of a title for this blogpost, Pockets of Grace popped into my head. I have a feeling that thought came from something Robin wrote in her...

Jesus in the Garden

As Easter approaches I’ve been thinking about all that took place and how the Scriptures reveal it. One of the things that has always perplexed me was why did Mary Magdalene think Jesus was the Gardener when she first saw Him near the empty tomb in the garden?...

Taking Thoughts Captive

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) I wanted to take a final look at the wonderful resource of Dr. W. Lee Warren’s book this week,...

Self-Brain Surgery

I was listening to a Lisa Bevere podcast today. She was hosting Dr. W. Lee Warren. His opening statements were amazing. Here they are: “Your brain is never the same two days in a row. It is not even the same two minutes in a row. The problem is most of us think...