18 He believed, hoping against hope, so that he became the father of many nations[a] according to what had been spoken: So will your descendants be.[b]19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered[c] his own body to be already dead(since he was about a hundred years old) and also the deadness of Sarah’s womb. 20 He did not waver in unbelief at … Read more
1 “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe[a] in God; believe also in me. (John 14:1 CSB) When we choose to believe in Christ we can let go of our worldly troubles, even though that is so very hard to do. As Christians we know we can lay our troubles at Christ feet. As Humans we tend to … Read more
29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,[a] so that it gives grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4:29 CSB) My father used to say, “Foul language makes a small man.” If you watch or listen to just about anything today you would not think … Read more
10 For am I now trying to persuade people,[a] or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 CSB) I am, to some extent, a people pleaser. In both my business and personal dealings I work hard toward a positive … Read more
3 For I am conscious of my rebellion,and my sin is always before me.4 Against you—you alone—I have sinnedand done this evil in your sight.So you are right when you pass sentence;you are blameless when you judge. (Psalm 51:3-4 CSB) I feel as though I spend a lot of my life in rebellion. Mostly against God … Read more