1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1 ESV) Christ sacrifice provides for us two key components; salvation and freedom. I want to take a moment and focus on freedom in Christ. We look at this freedom we are given through salvation as a covering … Read more

20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV) Do you realize your role as a servant of Christ is to be His ambassador? Every one of us who calls himself or herself a Christian must be ambassadors in … Read more

35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35 ESV) Do you believe that others see you as a disciple of Jesus through your talk and your actions? Is your first reaction to show love to others? Boy, this world can really challenge that … Read more

2 Count it all joy, my brothers,[a] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4 ESV) It is very easy today to “count it all joy”, as my daughter had our second grandchild last … Read more

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. (Colossians 4:2-4 ESV) As I … Read more