75 and Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. (Matthew 26:75 CSB) There are moments in our life when the bitter recognition of exactly what we have done comes crashing in. For Peter it was when he heard the rooster crowing … Read more
7 But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. 8 For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. (1 Timothy 6:7-9 CSB) Do … Read more
14 ….It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ (Acts 24:14b) A goad is a long rod with a sharp end that is used to prick an animal to move, to kick against it would generally be to inflict more pain upon the animal. Unfortunately, we are the animal that kicks against the … Read more
6 and the angels who did not keep their own position but abandoned their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains in deep darkness for the judgment on the great day. (Jude 1:6 CSB) The limits of free will God has provided us extends to every being, even angels. Our God is not a god who … Read more
“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12) The Bible speaks often about perseverance. In fact if we take the Bible as a whole it could be said that the … Read more