The Anger of the World

8 The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8 CSB) The world seems to be becoming a harder and angrier place. A place where there is little room for love. The world is discarding God and in the process discarding love. You do not have to go … Read more

Our Peace

14 For he is our peace… (Ephesians 2:14a CSB) As I get older I realize more and more the value of having peace in my life. However, we can run the danger of becoming sedate in our peace. Instead of using it as a moment or time to replenish, we want to sit in it more … Read more

Make the Way Known

1 May God be gracious to us and bless us;may he make his face shine upon usSelah2 so that your way may be known on earth,your salvation among all nations. (Psalm 67:1-2 CSB) I don’t know about you, but I come to the end of most weeks completely exhausted. I know my wife does too. Part … Read more

Down Payment

14 The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:14 CSB) A few younger people I know are trying to buy their first home. At a time when the economy and housing market is not conducive to doing so. But I totally … Read more

In Our Corner

7 The angel of the Lord encampsaround those who fear him, and rescues them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good.How happy is the person who takes refuge in him! (Psalm 34:7-8 CSB) The devotional I was reading this morning from In Touch Ministries had this to say that I thought was good to pass along. Next time … Read more