Sabbath Thoughts Blog

“Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, ‘This Man receives sinners and eats with them’” (Luke 15: 1, 2 NKJV). I love having a garage. Is it raining or snowing? The garage has you covered, literally! Once safely inside you…

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV). The Bible tells us not to trust our hearts (Jeremiah 17:9) or ourselves (Proverbs 3:5) but to rely only on God to make good decisions. So is it ever ok to allow your heart…

“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7b ESV). This week we completed our four month moving process by bringing everything we had stored at my parents’ house to our new home. It was hot laborious work but finally…

“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4 NASB). Today, the rain streams down rather heavily. Our apartment view shows tree tops swaying in the elements. It is a beautiful Sabbath day. There have been rainy Sabbaths before and usually I would be annoyed.…

“ I have set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall serve as a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth” (Genesis 9:13 NASB). Do you remember that last time I wrote we were searching for a house and it seemed as though God were helping us? Everything appeared to be going smoothly…

“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things” (Matthew 6:31, 32 NASB). The housing market is crazy right now with…

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV). As you may recall, about a…

“For bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:8 NASB). I think for many people their workload has increased during this time of pandemic. Teachers who have never had to deliver lessons virtually find themselves surrounded by only technological options. Emails that…

“If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and yet he hates his brother or sister, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother and sister whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen” (1 John 4:20 NASB). In college, my professor friend invited me to attend a…

“Baby Boy, Baby Boy, tidings of great comfort and joy, Baby Boy, Baby Boy, everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout that Baby Boy!” Earlier this week, as I lay awake waiting for my alarm to sound, I couldn’t help but sing the chorus above and remember those happy Christmas moments. When I was in high school, the church…

“For You are my lamp, Lord;And the Lord illuminates my darkness” (2 Samuel 22:29 NASB). Since moving, Ryan and I have not really been out much in the evening after dark. One night last week we decided to venture forth, and I took the opportunity to notice Christmas lights carefully strung on houses and businesses.…

“A righteous person has regard for the life of his animal” (Proverbs 12:10a NASB). “He likes you best.” Ryan was away for work this past Tuesday, and although Tuff was happy to see him when he returned, Ryan said he didn’t get nearly the elated reaction that I received. For me, Tuff goes ape jumping…