Counting Warts

1 Therefore, every one of you who judges is without excuse. For when you judge another, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things. (Romans 2:1 CSB) It is so very easy to slip into the habit of judging others and not recognizing the hubris in ourselves for doing so. We like to count … Read more

The Sum of Your Word

160 The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. (Psalm 119:160) I grew up in a time when a man’s word was his bond. If someone said they would do something, you could bet it would get done. But words have lost their meaning today. They get … Read more

Wherever You Go

5 You have encircled me;you have placed your hand on me. (Psalm 139:5 CSB) Which direction do you go to get away from God? Well, there really is no way you can go to get away from Him. Furthermore, why should you want to? But isn’t it comforting to know that God is wherever you … Read more

Creating Meaning

10 Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another. 11 Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit;[a] serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. 13 Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. (Romans 12:10-13 CSB) People are always looking for meaning in life. They can spend … Read more

Thoughts & Intentions

12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 CSB) The beauty and the awesomeness of scripture comes from its ability to separate thoughts … Read more