46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say? 47 I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river … Read more

13 He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. 14 In him we have redemption,[a] the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13-14 CSB) This time of the season is, typically, a time of joy. We can look forward to Christmas and the coming of a New Year. Yes, it is very … Read more

24 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. (Matthew 7:24 CSB) This was from a devotional I read this week, “we seek ways of interpreting God’s design for creation to a world impaired in its ability to listen.” This line … Read more

9 So Saul watched David jealously from that day forward. (1 Samuel 18:9 CSB) Life favors the bold. David was bold. But too, David was a man after God’s own heart. While life may favor the bold, God sets the boundaries on just how far we go. Often it would not seem so when we see … Read more

16 Look, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands;your walls are continually before me. (Isaiah 49:16 CSB) Consider just how much God loves you. No, really take a minute and do not just read over the words but really give it some thought. You are inscribed on the palms of Christ nail … Read more