Got Grace, yet?

Have mercy!

Cait G. — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:04:42 +0000

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)

I really like biblegateway.com. They have a verse of the day and today’s was very fitting for my week.

Christians have a bad reputation in North America right now, and it could be just because the [...]

You wicked thing, you!

Cait G. — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:32:30 +0000

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV)

Now, there’s a statement! Often we think about the God of [...]

Pain and thanksgiving?

Cait G. — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:38:44 +0000

I am suffering and in pain. Rescue me, O God, by your saving power. (Psalm 69:29, NLT)

Almost two months ago, I watched my father-in-law take his final breath. At the time it happened, we were up all night long, in vigil, waiting. I was in another room and Bruce stayed in [...]

“Job” trouble…

Cait G. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:43:31 +0000

So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ashes.

Then his wife said to him, “Do [...]

What really happened on God’s Friday

Cait G. — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:42:20 +0000

We have heard the stories, read the scripture, watched the movies. We know that on a Friday, Jesus was crucified, and died. We have recited John 3:16 so many times, we can put music to it. We now that Jesus paid ultimage price for our sins, and because of His resurrection, sin and death can [...]

A Despicable Man?

Cait G. — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:58:54 +0000

“He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.” (Isaiah 53:3)

This is one of the most disturbing passages of scripture for me. When I look at it in isolation, [...]

Calling all tax collectors…

Cait G. — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:32:01 +0000

As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him.

Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him [...]

What are you wearing this season?

Cait G. — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:20:45 +0000

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering* (Colossians 3:12)

(* longsuffering means patience.)

It’s looking like spring is upon us, and with it, comes my excitement to switch from ugly but necessary winter boots, to cute and adorable spring booties, pumps, and eventually, dare I say it: [...]

Tis the Season

Cait G. — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:12:32 +0000

by Cait Gordon on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Dedicated to Robert M. Gordon, my father-in-law, who passed away on February 29, 2012, with his loved ones by his side. This is his favorite passage:

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, [...]

A Humble Entry

Cait G. — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:10:41 +0000

Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you [...]

A.S.K. (Ask, seek, and knock)

Cait G. — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:53:01 +0000

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)

Are you holding YOU back?

I play drums. I am still learning and [...]

Without hope, there is only despair

Cait G. — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:44 +0000

““What strength do I have, that I should hope? And what is my end, that I should prolong my life? Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh bronze?” (Job 6:11-12)

Ever feel like that? C’mon, now, even you mature Christians, fess up if you have. It’s books like Job that convince [...]

2012: I resolve to pray more often

Cait G. — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:10:51 +0000

Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, [Jesus] went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. (Mark 1:3-5)

This is the last devotional of my Resolutions series. By now, if you have resolved to 1) get in shape, 2) spend more time with friends and family, and, [...]

2012: I resolve not to stress out so much.

Cait G. — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:21 +0000

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)

I hate to admit it, but I am a worrier.

Through a medication mishap two years ago, my chemistry took a bad spell, and [...]

2012: I resolve…to spend more quality time with friends and family

Cait G. — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:51:44 +0000

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. (1 Corinthians 10:14-15)

Huh? Why the heck did you choose that verse, Cait? What does idolatry have to do with not being able to be with friends and family?

Well, whoever said that, it has everything to do with [...]

2012: I resolve…to get in shape.

Cait G. — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:37:13 +0000

Then Ehud reached with his left hand, took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly. Even the hilt went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not draw the dagger out of his belly; and his entrails came out.

(Judges 3:21-22)

Ok, you [...]

Advent Week 4: We’re Waiting for Christ to Return!

Cait G. — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:04:44 +0000

And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Therefore, when they had [...]

Advent Week 3: We Don’t Know What We’re Waiting For

Cait G. — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:48:36 +0000

Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His [...]

Advent Week 2: We’re Waiting for…the Lamb.

Cait G. — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:22:11 +0000

Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”

He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”

And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?”

He said, “I am not.”

“Are you the Prophet?”

And he [...]

Advent Week 1: We’re Waiting…for the Messiah

Cait G. — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:02:53 +0000

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14, KJV)

God gave Isaiah a message to the people of Israel. Something miraculous would happen. A young woman, a virgin, would become pregnant and give birth. And this child [...]