2 Corinthians 5: 14 – 15 (CSB) For the love of Christ compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: If one died for all, then all died. And he died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the one who died for them and […]
Matthew 23: 24 You blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! The camel of which Jesus warns, is judgment. I know I am guilty in this. As we judge what is wrong in others or with other’s behaviors we commit an even bigger crime, that of judgment. There is grace from […]
Psalm 68: 6 God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, only the rebellious dwell in a parched land. The holidays are a time of friends and family and yet for many people, it is the loneliest time of the year. A friend of mind mentioned recently that loneliness […]
Luke 5: 16 But He Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. This passage is speaking of Jesus. Most of the scripture reveals His public ministry but this is a glimpse into Jesus’ personal habits. Ministry isn’t that different from sports. The success is in the preparation. For athletes we like to […]
Colossians 3: 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you. I would like to ask you to pause over these words today. For those who have been Christians for a long time and especially who have attended church for many years, the words of our faith become familiar. As such, they almost disappear. […]
Galatians 5: 22 – 23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. You are going to encounter a lot of different kinds of people in a lifetime. Some, frankly, mean you ill will. Here is the surprise though. They will usually come dressed as one of […]
Hebrews 2: 12 “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, In the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” Okay, it’s official. The Christmas season has begun. So now, I can start my Christmas celebration. I love Christmas and I have already been playing and singing Christmas music. As I sang along […]
