Beauty for Ashes

After every stressful situation, we become a little older.

Decisions open the door to reality.

When God creates anything, He creates it for success.

"Her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much."

“I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.” ‭‭

He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds we are healed. ‭‭

For all who are allowing themselves to be led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, “Abba! Father!

If you're hope is going to be in God in the end, why not put your hope in God in the middle?

The Beatitudes are our recipe for revival. They are a portrait and description of Jesus. When we walk as Jesus walked, we will be blessed.

We are educated far beyond our level of obedience.

God sowed His son because He wanted to reap a family.

God is as happy as He is holy.

A Thought for Leaders

People admire your strengths but connect with your weaknesses.

The first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day is to have my soul happy in the Lord.