2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. (Psalm 23:2) God provides for us times where we are, metaphorically, lead beside quiet waters. He provides sometimes periods, more often moments where life slows down and we can sit quietly. It is in these quiet moments where we can really … Read more
24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:24 ESV) I have found over time that this putting on of the new self is not a one time event. In fact, I have realized that I have to put it on quite regularly. We so easily … Read more
16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! (2 Timothy 4:16 ESV) When we are going through a tough time and those who we counted on abandon us, it can create a great amount of animosity. This happens countless times in the … Read more
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. (Psalm 119:133 ESV) What has dominion over you? Have you ever really considered this question? What is it in your life that rules you and takes up too much of your time. Nothing rules me, you may say. But we … Read more
16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants[a] of God. (1 Peter 2:16 ESV) We have a freedom in Christ that can be almost too empowering. Knowing that Christ died for all of our sins, past, present and future provides us a great freedom. But if … Read more