With Us

37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 “See, I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:37-38 CSB) This is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting for Christ birth and preparing for His second coming. It is a … Read more

Wake Up, Abide & Strive

11 Besides this, since you know the time, it is already the hour for you[a] to wake up from sleep, because now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (Romans 13:11 CSB) Time passes us by so quickly. This becomes obvious when we are older and is often lost on the young. But every day we are … Read more

Practical, Spiritual, Applicable

9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, (Philippians 1:9 CSB) We typically consider growth in life through some form of personal, academic or business level plan or program. Our development depends upon some rigor imposed upon us rather than our own discipline in studying upon our … Read more

Dwell Richly

16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,[a] singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. (Colossians 3:16 CSB) I wanted to focus on just two words today from our scripture that we need to give more credence in our daily … Read more

The Value of Hindsight

18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB) How good are you at giving thanks in all situations? I know this is where we can falter as humans. But consider when Paul wrote this he was suffering greatly, often imprisoned and doing without proper clothing or … Read more