7 Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline? (Hebrews 12:7 CSB) I remember as a kid not liking being disciplined by my father. My kids did not like it either. But both my father and I were disciplinarians because we loved … Read more
17 Iron sharpens iron,and one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17 CSB) I had an opportunity to get with a few brothers this week and practice this scripture. In both cases I believe we all walked away … better. Maybe not fixed, but just better. I know I sure did. It is very easy for me … Read more
8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:8 CSB) Possessing a quality typically means that you are living that quality. If we are doing so only intermittently, then it may be that while we possess some … Read more
22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water. (Hebrews 10:22 CSB) There are times when I feel near to God and other times when I feel distant. In either case, more than likely, the … Read more
7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude. (Colossians 2:7 CSB) We have four words today that should be core to our faith life. Our faith must be rooted in Christ. Everything begins and ends here. All that we say and do must proceed … Read more