Against the Storm

30 But when he saw the strength of the wind,[a] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:30 CSB) As believers we are not exempt from the strong winds of life. But too we are not meant to stand alone against the wind. The Spirit stands with us and Christ … Read more

Fragrant

15 For to God we are the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. (2 Corinthians 2:15 CSB) Have you considered just how fragrant you are to others? No, I am not talking about whether you did or did not put deodorant or your best perfume on today. But in … Read more

Out of this World

15 I am not praying that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. (John 17:15 CSB) Stop the world, I want to get off. Have you ever felt this way. Things are just spinning out of control and you want to get off the ride before you … Read more

Near You

8 On the contrary, what does it say? The message is near you, in your mouth and in your heart.[a] This is the message of faith that we proclaim:  (Romans 10:8 CSB) Is the message near you? It should be constantly as near as what we are professing with our mouth and what we believe in our hearts. … Read more

Yoke & Burden

28 “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take up my yoke and learn from me,because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 CSB) I am not sure … Read more