Daily Blessing

Things Aren’t Always What They Appear

The week after Christmas we had a terrible cold spell, accompanied by snow and ice. I was peacefully occupied, putting away Christmas decorations, when I noticed a woodpecker land on the cedar tree just outside the dining room…

January 13, 2022Lessons from the forest

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #7

“I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” -Philippians 4:13

January 13, 2022Identity

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #6

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 1:6

January 12, 2022Identity

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #5

“God, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ … will Himself make you strong, firm, and steadfast.” -1 Peter 5:10

January 11, 2022Identity

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #4

“The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you.” -2 Thessalonians 3:3

January 10, 2022Identity

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #3

“He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” -Ephesians 3:20

January 9, 2022Identity

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #2

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness.” -2 Peter 1:3

January 8, 2022Identity

Identity: I am empowered & equipped #1

“May the God of peace … equip you with everything good for doing His will.” -Hebrews 13:20-21

January 7, 2022Identity

Identity: I am tasked with a purpose #7

“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out…

January 6, 2022Identity

Identity: I am tasked with a purpose #6

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” -1 Peter 3:15

January 5, 2022Identity