3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. (Psalm 3:3 ESV) Have you ever been so tired that it was hard to lift your head, or simply to hold it up? Granted, our heads are heavy bits perched on our much smaller necks. It is the one thing a new … Read more
36 When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36 CSB) Do you ever wake up feeling distressed and dejected? I did a bit this morning. I feel like it is due to stress, but if you are like me you just have … Read more
8 “Lord,” the centurion replied, “I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I too am a man under authority, having soldiers under my command.[a] I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to … Read more
30 He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30 CSB) There is very little in this world that will suggest that you decrease. No, in fact everything is about me, me, me. It is about making ourselves more and being the best, most successful person we can be. And there is nothing wrong with being … Read more
As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. (Mark 1:16) Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the … Read more