4 My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom[a] but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not be based on human wisdom but on God’s power. (1 Corinthians 2:4-5 CSB) I have listened to many powerful preacher speak of the Word. Sat through many persuasive arguments about who and what … Read more
16 For God loved the world in this way (so loved the world):[a] He gave[b] his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 CSB) This one line of scripture encapsulates Christ sacrifice, but too and as importantly it speaks to just how much God loves us all. For … Read more
65 Lord, you have treated your servant well,just as you promised.66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,for I rely on your commands. (Psalm 119:65-66 CSB) Psalm 119 is about my favorite Psalm. There is so much value packed in that no matter how many times I read it I get something new out. Like today’s scripture, on … Read more
4 Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else. 5 For each person will have to carry his own load. (Galatians 6:3-4 CSB) There is nothing wrong with having pride in what we do. It is only when it leads to boasting that it … Read more
31 “But he told him, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’” (Luke 16:31 CSB) Today’s scripture is somewhat unique. We have the story of a rich man who dies and goes to hell and a poor man, with many problems, who also … Read more