27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27 ESV) I confess, I know nothing about sheep outside of what scripture teaches like our passage today. In fact, I probably see them in more of a negative sense as I believe that many in our culture have become sheepole, … Read more

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV) Have you ever walked dark paths in your life? Some surely have, but when asked most people’s minds go to shades of gray. They look at their … Read more

10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV) Good grief, I can’t see these words together and not think about Charlie Brown. He says it a lot. I think ‘ol Charlie had a lock on just how to use the words to express a … Read more

11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; (Colossians 1:11 ESV) I have a group of people I am praying for earnestly at the moment. All are facing job loss or work upheaval. I know from experience just how difficult going through times like this can be and … Read more

1 …let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,… (Hebrews 12:1b-2a ESV) I do not typically snip scripture out in sections. However, in my reading this morning this section of scripture jumped out at me, so I expect I and others out there today … Read more