9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB) I am a big man. I think no one would argue that I am also … Read more

13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And he has authority here from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” (Acts 9:13-14 CSB) Right now, in America, it is pretty safe to talk about our faith. … Read more

, 23 to be renewed[b] in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on[c] the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth. (Ephesians 4:23-24 CSB) So, today is the 5th of January, who has made it this far with their New Year’s resolutions? Sadly for most of us they tend to fall away … Read more

12 “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Corinthians 6:12 CSB) We have a great freedom on earth. God does not hold anything back from us. However, not everything we could do, should we do. Not all things are beneficial. … Read more

21 “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.’ (Matthew 25:21 CSB) “Welcome home!” “Well done, good and faithful servant!” I expect to hear the first and I hope to hear the second … Read more