Abiding in Christ. Walking by faith.

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Devotional Making Disciples

Obedience

Make obedience a burden. Something to dread. Avoid. That’s what the world tries to do.

In today’s idol listings, personal fulfillment and independence rise up. Insisting we not be tied down. Or restricted by God’s commands.

“Too many requirements,” the world says.

“I run in the path of Your commands…” (Ps. 119:32). Image by Jenny Hill on Unsplash.

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Tags 1 John 5:3-5, commands, design, draw near, His burden, His yoke, independence, John 15:5-11, Maker of the universe, Master of details, Matthew 11:28-30, personal fulfillment, Psalm 119:32, Psalm 119:45, Remember, requirements, the big picture, wait on Him, walk by faith

Devotional Memoir

Beauty of timing

On a drive. After rain. Mist and fog still hang in the air. Limiting the view ahead.

But our eyes glance to the sides of the road. And we see. The beauty of timing.

Revealed. All along the way. Shining in the dark. Through woods, green and deep.

Dogwood in bloom.

Dogwood in bloom. Image by Isabella and Louisa Fischer on Unsplash.

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Tags abiding in Christ, beauty, design, dogwood, fruitful lives, His design, His schedule, His timing, Master Gardener, prayer, rooted, seasons, the Word, waiting