16 Your eyes saw me when I was formless;all my days were written in your book and plannedbefore a single one of them began. (Psalm 139:16 CSB) Some have trouble with the idea that all of our days were already written in God’s book I before we were even alive. They feel like they have … Read more
15 This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life. (1 … Read more
37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 “See, I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:37-38 CSB) This is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting for Christ birth and preparing for His second coming. It is a … Read more
11 Besides this, since you know the time, it is already the hour for you[a] to wake up from sleep, because now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (Romans 13:11 CSB) Time passes us by so quickly. This becomes obvious when we are older and is often lost on the young. But every day we are … Read more
9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, (Philippians 1:9 CSB) We typically consider growth in life through some form of personal, academic or business level plan or program. Our development depends upon some rigor imposed upon us rather than our own discipline in studying upon our … Read more