Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:1-5 NKJV An unwelcome return Did you ever wonder why there was “no room at the inn” for Mary? Think about it… When Caesar … Continue reading Judge, by Melissa Carey
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” Psalm 28:7 This is huge: it changed the way I view my relationship with Jesus, especially when I’m experiencing regret and guilt and am anxious to face him after making poor choices. What was Judas’ response to his shame, … Continue reading Trust, by Melissa Carey
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14 It’s back to school season. The most wonderful time of the year—or the most dreadful for those sending their first child … Continue reading Know, (Show, Go), by Melissa Carey
A fierce windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But He was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him up and said to Him, “Teacher! Don’t You care that we’re going to die?” Mark 4:37-38 Holman translation Jesus and crew … Continue reading Care, by Melissa Carey
And when they had all had enough to eat, Jesus said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces of bread and fish that are leftover, that nothing be lost.” So they gathered them up, and filled 12 baskets with broken pieces. John 6:12 Until yesterday, I had never noticed that in this often-told story of … Continue reading Pieces, by Melissa Carey