23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts, (Acts 11:23 CSB) It is very easy to watch the news and see events around us and get discouraged. But look closer. Not in the media, but to those … Read more
15 For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not practice what I want to do, but I do what I hate. (Romans 7:15 CSB) It is so very easy to find ourselves pulled away, doing what we do not want to do and not practicing how we want to live. This is the … Read more
25 A generous person will be enriched,and the one who gives a drink of waterwill receive water. (Proverbs 11:25 CSB) When we give generously, we receive generously. The world is a greedy place, we do not need to add to that. Our offerings of help, support, money, time and other resources we have is part … Read more
10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1 Timothy 6:10) I was able to ride my motorcycle to work yesterday. Mostly because it was a pretty nice day, but also … Read more
9 “Woe to the one who argues with his Maker—one clay pot among many.Does clay say to the one forming it,‘What are you making?’ Or does your work say,‘He has no hands’? (Isaiah 45:9 CSB) We are being made, daily, into the vessel God has planned for us. The Potter forms the clay and does not … Read more