1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, (Ephesians 4:1 ESV) There are two operative words in this brief scripture; Prisoner and Called. At face value these seem to be very different terms used for, essentially, the same thing. But how … Read more
14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. (Colossians 3:14 ESV) Have you ever considered putting on love like you would a garment? It is an interesting concept and one that we may need to consider. Loving others may not come naturally. Yes, you may be nice, but can you say you … Read more
19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19 ESV) I have not always held well to this scripture. I have listened poorly, been hasty to speak and quick to anger. As I have gotten older and a bit more mature, I am better at slowing down … Read more
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelations 21:4 ESV) I write often about our various lamentations regarding this world. It is one of death and decay. Yes, there are times of … Read more
12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV) There is so much in this life we question. In many ways we cannot see far enough into the future to really predict much … Read more