Fearless

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ. 14 Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment … Read more

Such a Time as This

14 If you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father’s family will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.” (Ester 4:14 CSB) Like everything of God, his timing is perfect. We, … Read more

Lambs Among Wolves

3 Now go; I’m sending you out like lambs among wolves. (Luke 10:3 CSB) Christ was not saying this to infer that the Apostles were or should be timid. No, He said this because He knew what they would face bringing His message to the world. Nothing has changed. The world hated Christ first and continues … Read more

Honor

15 Call on me in a day of trouble;I will rescue you, and you will honor me.” (Psalm 50:15 CSB) I have written frequently on how God helps us in our times of trouble. But, in what ways do we honor God in both how we handle these times and the outcomes? As we are … Read more

Let Your Speech be Gracious

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. (Colossians 4:6 CSB) Seasoning brings out rich flavors in the food we eat. But if you have ever had something that was overly seasoned it can ruin the entire experience. This is why our scripture begins … Read more