Category Archives: biological

Sunday, October 2, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in tender love:

“…also to Apphia our sister…”
(Philemon 1:2)

Who is this woman Apphia, Jesus?

Although she was obviously
someone of standing and influence
a key person in the church

Paul doesn’t say –

except to call her his sister.

Not his biological sister.
His sister because of their mutual faith in You.

For all of us who trust You as our LORD and Savior

are family –
brothers and sisters under You
our God and Father.

And one day in heaven…

I’ll get to meet my sister Apphia!

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Song of Songs 4:9-10; Hosea 2:1; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 12:50; Acts 1:16; Acts 21:7; 1 Timothy 5:2

Thursday, March 11, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sweet recognition:

“But brothers and sisters…”
(1 Thessalonians 2:17)

What a great reminder, Jesus!

People worldwide who claim You as their Savior –
some of whom attend my church –

are not just Christians
not merely acquaintances
even friends.

They’re family –
my forever brothers and sisters.

If my dad is a Christian

he’s also my brother.

If my mom is a Christian

she’s also my sister.

If my biological brother or sister are Christians

they’re also…well…

better than a mere brother or sister!

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Matthew 19:29; Matthew 25:40; Luke 21:16; Acts 1:16; Acts 6:3; Acts 11:29; Romans 7:4

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with explosive feeling:

“The rest of Kohath’s descendants…”
(1 Chronicles 6:61)

They’re not all the same, are they, Jesus?

I can rejoice over some of those who come after me
and weep over others –

especially when I remember that my descendants
are not limited to my biological children.

Every person into whom I’ve invested time, prayer, energy, finances

is a child of mine.

O God!

I’m so grateful for the ones who are doing well.
Please transform and rescue those who aren’t!

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Psalms 34:22; Psalms 44:26; Psalms 72:14; Psalms 107:20; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:21

Friday, March 31, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with outrageous adoration:

“My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ…”
(James 2:1)

This is about as clear as You could possibly make it, Jesus:

If someone believes in You
they’re family.

They’re as much my brother and my sister

as though we shared the same biological mom and dad.

On second thought, they’re even more.

As good as natural parents can possibly be
none of them can match You.

My truest family

is the one that lasts
forever.

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Matthew 12:46-50; Matthew 25:40; Luke 14:26; Luke 21:16; Acts 11:29; Acts 12:17; Acts 18:27; Romans 12:1