23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24 ESV) Over the many years I have worked for a lot of different people. Some were good leaders, some were not. Some companies had a … Read more

8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8 ESV) We may think that it is we who initiate contact with God, but in truth it is He who makes the first contact. God simply wants us to draw near to Him so … Read more

7 I lie awake;    I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop. (Psalm 102:7 ESV) 15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;    I will be with him in trouble;    I will rescue him and honor him. (Psalm 91:15 ESV) We all experience times of loneliness or sadness. I think the Palmist captures this well with the imagery … Read more

2 but your iniquities have made a separation    between you and your God,and your sins have hidden his face from you    so that he does not hear. (Isaiah 59:2 ESV) From the time of Adam and Eve we have been tainted. Sin entered the world through them and until we come to the saving grace of Christ … Read more

7 Be not wise in your own eyes;    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your flesh[a]    and refreshment[b] to your bones. (Proverbs 3:7-8 ESV) Do you ever get just weary to your bones? I have, many times, and there is nothing better than a deep rest to bring the flesh back to life and wash … Read more