22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles. (Romans 1:22-23 NIV) There are many things in this world we tend to put before God. Things that take up … Read more
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28 NKJV) It is the “All Things” portion of this scripture that can really get to people. Sure, we want to think all good things work together but … Read more
I, quite often, find both joy and rest elusive. When I have been given a time of rest, I do not. When given the opportunity to experience joy, I do not. I allow the pressures and frustrations of the world to steal these times and these feelings. Thinking that I must rush to the next … Read more
26 What good will it be for someone to profit the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Matthew 16:26 CSB) I have known a lot of unhappy rich people and a lot of happy poor people. Money (profit) is not the margin of happiness. We … Read more
40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:40-41 CSB) Sometimes we are called upon after a … Read more