18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. (James 2:18 NIV) Actions speak louder tha words. Do our actions show that we are people of faith or people without faith. This goes beyond merely doing good … Read more

9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:9 NIV) Our vision, our insight, is limited to the here and now. We may have a feeling about the future or how something “should” work out, but we have no … Read more

10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 NIV) When we are weak Christ is able to work through us. When we are strong, often, our pride gets in the way. Knowing … Read more

7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV) He who lives without discipline dies without honor. (The Havamal) We all recognize the value of having discipline in our lives. However, how often we allow ourselves to just live on autopilot. … Read more

5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV) Happy Mother’s Day! When we think about our mothers, typically, there is a soft spot in our hearts for her. We love our dads too, but mothers let’s face it are… special. … Read more