How Can They Hear…

14 How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? (Romans 10:14 CSB) I have preached, but have never considered myself a preacher. I have taught, but never considered myself a teacher. However, others may have seen … Read more

A New Spirit

10 God, create a clean heart for meand renew a steadfast[a] spirit within me. (Psalm 51:10 CSB) Each day dawns anew. We have an opportunity to change ourselves with the dawning of each new day. We do not need to wait, we need to pray and ask for renewal from God who gives freely. Our scripture … Read more

The Battle is not Yours

15 …‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. (1 Chronicles 20:15b) When you feel overwhelmed by circumstance, do you worry and get discouraged? We all do, and we tend to start looking for outs and ways to fix the situation. However, are we taking … Read more

Work vs. Labor

3 We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:3 CSB) What, in your mind, is the difference between work and labor? I had to really think about this today as I read … Read more

Fruit of the Light

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light[a]consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth— 10 testing what is pleasing to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:8-10 CSB) When we look at the outcome of our actions and interactions, what do we see? Is there all goodness, righteousness … Read more