19 For just as through one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so also through the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. (Romans 5:19 CSB) What can one man do? Throughout history we have seen the impact that can be made by one man or woman. Yet we continually underestimate our capability to have … Read more
17 In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit. (Matthew 7:17 CSB) We are not always good at discerning good acts made with right intentions from seemingly good acts made with bad intentions. The world has become a place where even things that look good and right … Read more
12 Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12 CSB) From Wikipedia; The maxim may appear as a positive or negative injunction governing conduct: Treat others as you would like others to treat you (positive or directive form) Do not treat others in … Read more
4 Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please people, but rather God, who examines our hearts. (1 Thessalonians 2:4 CSB) Throughout our lives we seek approval and trust. However, these things cannot be manifest without first being examined. But what is true in life is … Read more
10 “….. Here I am today, eighty-five years old. 11 I am still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. My strength for battle and for daily tasks[a] is now as it was then. 12 Now give me this hill country the Lord promised me on that day, (Joshua 14:10b-12a CSB) Toby Keith put out my anthem when … Read more