22 For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. (1 Corinthians 15:22 CSB) Through one man came death, so to, through one man all are made alive. There is no escaping death. It is the one thing that is 100% assured. My dad would say death and taxes, … Read more
3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 4:3 CSB) What does it mean to you to have a life that is hidden with Christ? In a commentary I read it said ” To be “hidden” means to be separated from sin, lawlessness, and sinfulness. To be “in Christ” means to … Read more
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17 CSB) If you do not happen to be from Texas you may not understand the concept of chasing shadows. You see, here during the summer, we chase shadows. We chase them … Read more
6 Lord, God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven, and do you not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in your hand, and no one can stand against you. (2 Chronicles 20:6 CSB) Do we take the time to consider how we pray for change … Read more
33 Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies. (Romans 8:33 CSB) If you spend any time living a life of faith and especially being outward about it with others, someone is going to be confrontational. It may come in the form of others contesting some of the things we believe, … Read more