Author: prismmelody

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” -Romans 2:12 I love the movie Alice in Wonderland. Yes, the Tim Burton version is a little on the strange side, but the story is great and the design, costumes, graphics, and set are so…

“My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.” -Proverbs 3:22 Wisdom is valuable. The Bible says it’s worth more that rubies (Proverbs 3:15). True wisdom is mostly caught versus taught. It is thought to…

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” -Matthew 13:44 It was Monday night worship practice. Though no one had a heavy heart we knew what was coming…

“We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry.” -2 Corinthians 6:3 Do you have a ministry? The answer is yes! Each of us is called to be a minister. We are first called to someone (Jesus), and then we are…

“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” -Hebrews 6:11 There are situations in life that can knock the wind out of us. Obstacles get in the way of our hopes and dreams and keep us from seeing the…

“Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” -Luke 6:28 Have you ever had an enemy? It could be someone you might have gotten into an argument with, someone who wronged you, or it could even be a former friend or estranged relative. However the enemy became an enemy, Jesus taught us…

“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” -Galatians 5:14 How can we best share the gospel with others? There is an art to doing it, for sure. I remember trying to share Jesus with a friend of mine when I was young, and she asked…

“And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life – this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.” -Ecclesiastes…

“Using a dull axe requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.” -Ecclesiastes 10:10 What kind of gifts has God given you? Have people always told you you were “good” or “great” at something? If you’ve never been told that, no worries! Often, we don’t know the…

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” -Romans 12:2 I spent a lot of time in the early years of my life feeling unworthy of anything good. There were many attitudes and feelings that I had about God, myself, and other people that simply were…