37 But let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no.’ Anything more than this is from the evil one. (Matthew 5:37 CSB) Have you ever encountered someone who spoke endlessly but really said nothing. Then you have the internet that has sucked us into so many circular arguments. Often with those who really have … Read more
12 So she laughed to herself: “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I have delight?” (Genesis 18:12 CSB) In our passage an angel of the Lord had just told Abraham that Sarah, his wife, would give birth in a year. But Sarah and Abraham were old and Sarah did not think … Read more
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty?[a] It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. (Matthew 5:13 CSB) In the current societal climate believers may feel that they cannot express their faith in public. … Read more
9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 CSB) I live two parts of my life in cultures where the term “brother” takes on a deeper … Read more
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 CSB) Notice in our scripture that it does not say let your light shine for yourself, but for God who is working through you. Too often we … Read more