Perfection in Pain

7 ……Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so that I would not exalt myself. 8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is … Read more

Two constants

6 “Because I, the Lord, have not changed, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. (Malachi 3:6 CSB) There is one constant in life; change. However, there is one thing that does not change; God. So, we can see that in the world we live in absolutely everything is in some state of change. From the homes … Read more

Being or Just Doing

33 But seek first the kingdom of God[a] and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. (Matthew 6:33 CSB) I have been thinking a lot lately on where my path is taking me. What God wants of my life and how I need to finish my race strongly. But I have been so caught … Read more

Live Through

9 God’s love was revealed among us[a] in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him. (1 John 4:9 CSB) How many things have you lived through in your life? I know many who have lived through loss, lived through pain, lived through difficulties and hard life change. Many … Read more

Those Who Need Us Most

7 All who saw it began to complain, “He’s gone to stay with a sinful man.” (Luke 19:7 CSB) I was asked once when out with a group of bikers on a Sunday, “Rev, you decided to come out with the sinners today?” My response was, “I am out with the sinners every Sunday, you guys are … Read more