17 Because God wanted to show his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he guaranteed it with an oath, 18 so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. (Hebrews … Read more

10 Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another. 11 Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit;[a] serve the Lord. (Romans 12:10-11 CSB) We are to help those around us, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ. But, really, everybody fits into the category of being deserving of our … Read more

79 to shine on those who live in darknessand the shadow of death,to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:79 CSB) I believe everyone should find a piece of scripture that speaks so deeply to them that they live their life by it. In effect it becomes their mission statement. Today’s scripture … Read more

10 Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. 11 Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening? 12 Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a saltwater spring yield fresh water. (James … Read more

9 Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. (Galatians 6:9 CSB) Are you patient? I am not. Nothing seems to happen quickly enough for me. I am very driven and as such, I tend to try to make things happen myself rather than wait … Read more