13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. (Matthew 13:13 ESV) There are those who simply do not understand scripture. Part of this is due to how Christ spoke in parables and part of it is that until one comes … Read more

3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,    my glory, and the lifter of my head. (Psalm 3:3 ESV) Have you ever been so tired that it was hard to lift your head, or simply to hold it up? Granted, our heads are heavy bits perched on our much smaller necks. It is the one thing a new … Read more

36 When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36 CSB) Do you ever wake up feeling distressed and dejected? I did a bit this morning. I feel like it is due to stress, but if you are like me you just have … Read more

8 “Lord,” the centurion replied, “I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I too am a man under authority, having soldiers under my command.[a] I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to … Read more

30 He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30 CSB) There is very little in this world that will suggest that you decrease. No, in fact everything is about me, me, me. It is about making ourselves more and being the best, most successful person we can be. And there is nothing wrong with being … Read more