6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you[a] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6 CSB) Everything that God allows in our lives is meant to shape us. Thomas Merton said it this way,”Every moment and every event of every man’s … Read more

27 So God created manin his own image;he created him in the image of God;he created them male and female. (Genesis 1:27 CSB) We were created in God’s image, each of us. No matter where you were born, what you look like, who your parents were, how easy or hard your life has been or … Read more

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. (Ephesians 6:12 CSB) Maybe it is time to revisit this scripture. A time in our nation where we may need help understanding exactly what … Read more

28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 CSB) Our world has the value of service turned around. We applaud and shower money on those who play games, or those who are power brokers, those … Read more

“You both precede and follow me and place your hand of blessing on my head. This is too glorious, too wonderful to believe! I can never be lost to your Spirit; I can never be separated from my God.” (Psalm 119:5-6 TLB) Have you ever been lost? Back before GPS’ were so abundant I would … Read more