Apr
12
What Does It Take?
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. (Matthew 28:16-17 ESV) (Emphasis mine).
What does it take to convince some folk, right? The stone had been rolled away. His burial linens were all that were inside. Disciples had reported seeing Him on the road to Emmaus and eating fish with Him . Jesus had told them these events would unfold as they walked the byways of Israel towards Jerusalem and broke bread together in the Upper Room. Even as Jesus appears in risen form and they bow down to worship Him, some doubted – some, not just poor old Thomas. He was the only one to voice his thoughts.
Jun
1
Stir It Up
By Ja'Les | 2 Comments
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:6-7 NKJV
I love this passage of scripture because it reminds us to stir up the gift of God and affirms this gifting is in us. Life can weigh us down and keep us so busy that when we take a moment to really evaluate our lives-we realize that though we are busy, we may not be effectively using our gifting. This effects not only our personal merit and esteem but deprives our loved ones and community of sharing something that only we can bring.
Sep
21
Praising God Even When I am Weary
By Ja'Les | Comments Off
When I woke up this morning I was greeted with weariness and I quickly recited this scripture out loud
Galatians 6:9 (New International Version) “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Sep
8
Are you sick or S.I.C.?
By Ja'Les | 1 Comment
I know this may sound like a play with words but I have found myself meditating, praying and seeking God’s wisdom regarding being sick or S.I.C.? When I say S.I.C., I am referring to an acronym I use to describe a Sister in Christ, a woman who edifies, encourages and intercedes on a fellow sister’s behalf. I have found few S.I.C women but have encountered several sick women. Women who are sick with envy, jealousy, gossiping or backbiting are not exemplifying the attributes described in Galatians 5:22-23 (New International Version)
Jan
18
Do You Recall . . .?
By Julie B Cosgrove | 1 Comment
Psalm 9:1 – I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
My mother kept photo albums. She was a shutter bug. Volumes of them sat on the bookshelves. On rainy days, we’d take them down, thumb through them and recount the good times we had as a family. When the grandchildren came along, they picked up on the habit. Almost every visit included some time scrunching up on the couch and looking at the pictures of their Moms when they were young and hearing the family stories. Our history came alive for them. Even now, they can join in the Thanksgiving conversations of, “Do you recall. . .?”
Nov
10
Don’t Hide It from your Kids
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
We will not hide them from their children,
but tell to the coming generation
the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,
and the wonders that he has done. Psalm 78:4
When was the last time you witnessed to your child? It doesn’t matter if they are two or forty-two, they still need to hear how wonderful this God you worhisp is; how He sustains you and protects you and blesses your life. Most of all how He loves you and forgives you.
Nov
4
He. . .is me
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
For he delivers the needy when he calls,
the poor and him who has no helper.
He has pity on the weak and the needy,
and saves the lives of the needy.
From oppression and violence he redeems their life,
and precious is their blood in his sight. Psalm 72:12-14
Sounds like God, right? He delivers the needy when they call upon him,and redeems their lives from violence and oppression. Their very existence (blood) is precious in his sight.
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