Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2). Not your heart? Nope. Your mind. Sure, God works in your heart too, but the transformation Paul is … Continue reading
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Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2). My favorite image of transformation is the butterfly. I’m sure there are cooler images I could come up … Continue reading
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world… (Romans 12:2a). I know all about conforming—I teach middle school. These poor kids. They so very much want to belong that they will wear the silliest clothes, listen to … Continue reading
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship (Romans 12:1). The Jews offered a dead sacrifice. They were, in a … Continue reading
But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds (Psalm 73:28). These are complicated days. This is a complicated life. Sometimes, you simply … Continue reading
Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you (Psalm 73:27). Well, that sounds unpleasant. What about that loving, kind, gracious God we keep talking about? This “destroy” business sounds seriously judgmental. Um…yep. … Continue reading
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever (Psalm 73:26). There’s no “May” about the failing part. My flesh fails on a daily basis; my heart, at least once … Continue reading
And earth has nothing I desire besides you (Psalm 73:25b). Don’t get me wrong. There are things I like in this world, even things I love. Mint chocolate chip ice cream Giant sunflowers My new hammock My old chair The … Continue reading
Only You One-a-Day Monday 7/11/16 Whom have I in heaven but you? (Psalm 73:25a). He’s it. And he’s enough. Chew on that for a little bit this morning. Happy Monday, Beloved. … Continue reading
…and afterward you will take me into glory (Psalm 73:24b). This life will not last forever, you know. I hope that didn’t come as a surprise. If so…Surprise! I can’t imagine what glory will be like. Except…you know…really good. I … Continue reading