22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like someone looking at his own face[a] in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was. 25 But the one who looks intently into … Read more
18 There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment.[a] So the one who fears is not complete in love. (1 John 4:18 CSB) The one who fears is not complete in love. Fears are so very common today. Many suffer from anxiety, which is fear run rampant. To those who … Read more
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8 CSB) There is little consistency in life. People, possessions and positions all change. In fact, the only constant IS change. But we can have faith in the fact that our God never changes. Consistency is what humans seek and, in fact what often drives … Read more
11 The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined[a] the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11 CSB) Do you receive the Word with eagerness? Do you examine what you read or hear? Many today seem to listen to sermons or … Read more
15 But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ. (Ephesians 4:14 CSB) We should live a life that is marked by growth in every way. When we stop learning we stop growing. This is evident in our youth, but becomes less so as we grow older. … Read more