9 Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 CSB) How much do we take a scripture like this one to heart? We may be faithful in many ways, but lack the courage to live a life without fear. Take … Read more
35 Help me stay on the path of your commands,for I take pleasure in it. I took a short trip yesterday and saw some old friends. It made me wishful for days gone by and simpler times when my cares were few. I took an old path and there was pleasure in it. As I look … Read more
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, (Colossians 3:23) I have a very strong work ethic. Some may say that it borders upon obsession. Others say that I have no personal boundaries with my work. All are true, and are things both my earthly father and my … Read more
21 Then Peter approached him and asked, “Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? As many as seven times?” 22 “I tell you, not as many as seven,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven. (Matthew 18:21-22 CSB) How hard is it for us to forgive someone else even once? How about … Read more
48 He saw them straining at the oars,[a] because the wind was against them. Very early in the morning[b] he came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them. (Mark 6:48 CSB) This is an incredible part of scripture where our attention is drawn primarily to Christ act of walking upon the water. We tend … Read more