Continue to live your lives in [Christ Jesus], rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7At this time of year, the apple trees in our yard are barren and seemingly hav

It is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us. . . . 2 Corinthians 1:21I have a wooden Christmas tree that stays up all year in my living room. After the Christmas season, because it is a flat tree with shelves, it is my

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. Philippians 4:9Many years ago I read an incredible book called Hey God by Frank Foglio. The back cover gives this description: Mama Foglio, her cantankerous

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. . . . Proverbs 3:5For years my husband and I have planned what we call a $15 million dayalthough it might need to be adjusted for inflation. At the beginning of the day,

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11She was young and pregnant and out of options. When she arrived at the home for single moms, she was not thrilled

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5On our front lawn sits a turquoise picnic table. Behind it is a fence painted with a mural. When the weather turns warm, we use this

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1An old saying about mentoring and apprenticeships goes something like this: I do, you watch; I do, you help; You do, I help; You do, I watch.Jesus trained his disciples

We . . . ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all . . . wisdom and understanding. . . . Colossians 1:9Is there a car or truck you would love to own but probably cant, for one reason or another? Some years ago, I thought it woul

Epaphras . . . sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. Colossians 4:12In my office is a picture of Jesus that depicts him as a child in Josephs carpenter sh

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13How long do you keep Christmas decorations up after the holiday? How long do gifts stay under th