13 For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity[a] for the flesh, but serve one another through love. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself. (Galatians 5:13-14 CSB) There is a lot being said today about hate and division. Much of it used as … Read more

43 Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. (Luke 12:43 CSB) We often limit the scope of our view of the job we have to the career we have chosen. This is our profession, but we have many other jobs as well. We have the job of our family, … Read more

18 Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy,and is rising up to show you compassion,for the Lord is a just God.All who wait patiently for him are happy. (Isaiah 30:18 CSB) Patience is not something I was gifted with. I must work hard at being patient and even then I do not always do so well. We … Read more

11 “Truly I tell you, we speak what we know and we testify to what we have seen, but you do not accept our testimony. 12 If I have told you about earthly things and you don’t believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? (John 3:11-12 CSB) Have you ever had occasion to have … Read more

5 Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.6 Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit. (John 3:5-6 CSB) The term “born again” has been used and abused in many ways over the years. So much so that … Read more