Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these verses countless times and it hits me anew even now. 27. “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless... Continue Reading →

On a Reminder of God’s Return (Matthew 12:36)

Last night, I was reading Luke (my plan is to get through Luke-Acts as they are both written by Dr. Luke, a friend of the apostle Paul) and my commentary brought me to the latter chapter Matthew 12. Matthew 12:36 says, “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every... Continue Reading →

Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace, Even if You Panic

No one can seek God for another. She who seeks God must come boldly to the throne of grace—even with trepidation and panic attacks—and she must come alone.

Monday Morning Prayer

Dear God, Help me not scorn the day before it’s scarcely begun. Help me to rest in Your presence. Break me of the things inside that make You want to vomit. Shelter me from evil; protect me from temptation’s lure. Help me to accept Your grace and mercy lest I “kill the author of life.”... Continue Reading →

The Silent Nights

No one tells you that sometimes, or most likely, most often, your memories might make themselves really comfortable and start mixing with each other.

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