‘But He said to me, “My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch … Continue reading Enough, by Debb Hackett
‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.‘ Romans 12:2 Does this challenge anyone else? It’s currently kicking my you know what. I’ve always believed transformation would happen gradually over time. … Continue reading Transformed, by Debb Hackett
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. Joel 2:13 I don’t know about you, but I’m familiar with the word render, which sort of means to make, but less so the word rend, … Continue reading Rend, by Debb Hackett
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Singing is one of my favorite things to do. Has been since I was a child, when I used to pretend I was … Continue reading Singing, by Debb Hackett
‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ John 1:1 Is mid January too late to restart the new year? I have some lofty goals for 2024. Probably like a lot of folks, I intend to wave goodbye to some pounds and usher in a new level of … Continue reading Beginning, by Debb Hackett