7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 CSB) This has been a rough week. One where finding any form of peace has been very difficult. Add to that a lack of sleep and you have a recipe for mental and physical … Read more

6 And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our[a] hearts, crying, “Abba,[b] Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then God has made you an heir. (Galatians 4:6-7 CSB) It would be great to find out that we were heirs … Read more

23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. 24 See if there is any offensive[a] way in me; lead me in the everlasting way. (Psalm 139:23-24 CSB) Suffice it to say, others know us more than we probably realize. At the very least they will make value judgements against … Read more

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation[a] for all people, 12 instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age (Titus 2:11-12 CSB) Live in a sensible righteous, and godly way in the present age. Seems simple enough, but … Read more

3 I came to you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom[a] but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not be based on human wisdom but on God’s power. (1 Corinthians 2:3-5 CSB) Typically, … Read more