WEEK THREE: RENOVATION REINFORCE Isaiah 41:10 (NRSV) …do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. We have seen this happen on several different home renovation shows. As older homes… Continue reading REINFORCE: Thursday, March 1st

WEEK THREE: RENOVATION RENOVATE Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV) I am about to do a new thing;     now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? “Are you ready to see your Fixer Upper?” Jim and I love to watch Chip and Joanna at work on the HGTV series, “Fixer Upper.” Each week, they renovate an old house… Continue reading RENOVATE: Wednesday, February 28th

WEEK TWO: RELATIONSHIPS RELATE Colossians 3:12-17 …clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace… Continue reading RELATE: Tuesday, February 27th

WEEK TWO: RELATIONSHIPS REASSURE Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV) As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved… (v. 12) My friend Nancy and I were talking about this beautiful passage as we walked together one morning. Her version of verse 12 was, “As God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved…” I still remember how she spoke the words… Continue reading REASSURE: Monday, February 26th

WEEK TWO: RELATIONSHIPS RESPECT Romans 12:10 (NRSV) …love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.  #MeToo. Black Lives Matter. PRIDE. All over the United States, people are taking a stand against the harassment, abuse and discrimination of women, people of color, and LGBTQ people. It is unimaginable that these groups are… Continue reading RESPECT: Saturday, February 24th

WEEK TWO: RELATIONSHIPS RECOGNIZE Ephesians 4: 1-6 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of… Continue reading RECOGNIZE: Friday, February 23rd

WEEK TWO: RELATIONSHIPS RECTIFY  MATTHEW 18:15-17 (NRSV) If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two… Continue reading RECTIFY: Thursday, February 22nd

WEEK TWO: RELATIONSHIPS RECONCILE Matthew 5:21-24 (NRSV) You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment… Therefore, if you are offering your gift at… Continue reading RECONCILE: Wednesday, February 21st

WEEK ONE: REPENTANCE  REBUKE Proverbs 3:5-6, 11-12 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart     and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,     and he will make your paths straight. …Do not despise the Lord’s discipline,     and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves,     as a father the son… Continue reading REBUKE: Tuesday, February 20th

WEEK ONE: REPENTANCE REND JOEL 2:12-13 (NRSV) “Even now,” declares the Lord,     “return to me with all your heart,     with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart     and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God,     for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love,     and he relents from sending calamity. The Old Testament… Continue reading REND: Monday, February 19th