Chains of a Past Life

61 …He has sent me to heal[a] the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captivesand freedom to the prisoners; (Isaiah 61:1b) Do you often feel you are being held captive? Feel broken-hearted and unable to claim the liberty of the Christian life? These struggles are all to common. We often end up in a prison of … Read more

Affirming Words

14 I possess good advice and sound wisdom;[a]I have understanding and strength. (Proverbs 8:14 CSB) There has been much written about speaking to ourselves with positive, affirming words. There is value in this as far to often I find people berate themselves for past bad decisions. There is a process we should go through to … Read more

Weak and Foolish

25 because God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25 CSB) I love this scripture. Namely because too often I attribute too little to God and too much to me. I need to be reminded I am foolish and weak. But this is not a … Read more

Possession or Obsession

16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s possessions—is not from the Father, but is from the world. 17 And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever. (1 John 2:16-17 CSB) … Read more

Fear & Intimidation

13 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them[a] or be intimidated (1 Peter 3:13-14 CSB) There is much we see today in the media where supposedly peaceful groups are very clearly using fear … Read more