How can giving up something I value bring freedom? Former procrastinators, the Fourth of July highlights our American freedoms and those who’ve sacrificed so we may enjoy them. Let it remind us our greatest freedom is in Christ. He has set us free from bondage – including free from a bent to procrastinate. Hallelujah! Pastor…
At every age, former procrastinators, I enjoyed being with my dad. My mom said when she saw me sitting in his lap, she remembered she enjoyed sitting in her own dad’s lap even when her “legs hung down long.” Daddy loved me, taught me many things, was lots of fun, sacrificed for me, valued my…
Sometimes, former procrastinators, a commemoration like Mother’s Day brings pain. Does some reminder twist your heart, stealing your freedom, peace, and joy? Busy women often put off asking for help. We feel we may not do so. We’re not honest about our pain, even with ourselves. We press forward no matter what. Thus, we delay…
When we moved to Spain, former procrastinators, we’d been without a phone for six months when my parents came to visit. Daddy and I returned home from errands one day to find an unmarked truck in front of the house. Sure enough, when we opened the front door, a man jumped up from a…
Happy Resurrection Celebration, former procrastinators! Though we’re confined socially, we are truly free – free from the penalty and the power of sin because of our Savior, the Risen Jesus! Some months ago I read an explanation regarding part of the crucifixion that is full of hope and encouragement. I share it with you now…
Merry Christmas, former procrastinators! “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His…
Are you busy, former procrastinators? Of course! I hope you’re busy laughing, listening to little ones, sharing joyful moments with family, friends, and strangers too. We have these “holy days” so we can celebrate the birth of the Messiah, the anointed King who came to save His people. This is amazing! Yet preparation and participation…
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
. . . you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
Colossians 3:9-10