Showing posts with label do. Show all posts
Showing posts with label do. Show all posts

Friday, August 5, 2022

Do What God Says

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. — James 1:22 


God calls us to listen to His Word.

But not just to listen.

If we only listen and do not act, we deceive ourselves.

Instead, God asks us to do what God's Word says.

To take action.

To obey God's commands.

And to be willing to get outside my own comfort zone.

And to rely on God instead of myself.

Monday, January 10, 2022

He Who Called You Is Holy

But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:15-16

Here we are with our Christmas tree, trying to stop laughing long enough to take this photo.

This weekend we took down all of our Christmas decorations.

The wreaths are back in their boxes ready for next year.

I even had Kirk get down our valentine's mug with red hearts.

Abby and I decided we'll trade off taking it to work.

Only about a month away.

It's hard to believe!

Welcome, 2022.


 



Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Do What Is Good for Each Other

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. — 1 Thessalonians 5:15


A few months ago my friend Kellie led us on a fun hike through Oak Canyon, not too far from my house.

Kellie's the one in the maroon t-shirt leading the way.

But toward the end, one of our friends twisted her ankle.

Of course, Kellie had a cold water bottle to put on it and we rested so she could put her leg up.

Then, when it was time to start up again, a couple of friends propped her up between them so she could hobble down the mountain without putting pressure on her ankle.

Finally, Kellie gave her a piggyback ride the rest of the way down.

My friends are always ready to do what is good for each other,

And for everyone else.

I am so thankful for them all!



Saturday, August 1, 2020

Listen to the Word

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. — James 1:22

God tells us that it is not enough to simply listen to His Word.

Our Lord also asks us to do what His word says.

I need to know His word so I can follow and obey it.

Today I made bread - french and sourdough.

We spent the evening swimming and hanging out with friends.

A relaxing day together,

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Do What God's Word Says

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. — James 1:22

God asks us to not only listen to Scripture, but also to obey it.

He loves us and wants what is best for us.

We are His children, and he cares for us.

If we just listen to His Word and don't obey it, we are just pretending to follow God.

We are treating Him as if we don't really buy or believe what He tells us.

Obeying is not always easy; in fact, it can be very hard.

God can help me obey His Word when I stay in touch with him and ask Him to guide me.