Posted by Renae on Mar 24th, 2008 | 0 comments 
Ephesians 4:3 – 6 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one hope when you were called – one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
I love that little phrase, make every effort. It’s as if Paul knew,...
Posted by Renae on Mar 23rd, 2008 | 6 comments
Ephesians 4:1 – 2 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Do you ever read the end of a book first? I must confess. I am guilty. Actually, I usually read the first few chapters. Then, when the suspense is just too much for me, I flip to...
Posted by Renae on Mar 22nd, 2008 | 4 comments
Matthew 28:5 – 6 “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
Here is my favorite song.
Have a blessed Easter!
Love,
Renae
Posted by Renae on Mar 20th, 2008 | 15 comments
Ephesians 3:20 – 21 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Years ago, my husband and I wrote a song together. We were making the four-hour drive between Houston and the small town where Mark...
Posted by Renae on Mar 19th, 2008 | 2 comments
Ephesians 3:17b – 19 “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
My son likes to bring me flowers from the yard. Every spring, as...
Renae Brumbaugh is an author, humor columnist, pastor's wife, mom, seventh grade English teacher, and undercover superhero. Her articles have appeared in publications such as In Touch, Vista, Live, Focus on Your Child, and others. In her free time, Renae enjoys keeping her dear husband in line, carting her children around, and single-handedly ridding the world of the color chartreuse. She drinks entirely too much coffee, in an effort to boost the economy and keep Brazilian farmers in business. Renae writes Bible studies, mystery novels, and lots of other stuff. Learn more about Renae at www.RenaeBrumbaugh.com.
