12 …I have written to you briefly in order to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! (1 Peter 5:12 CSB) It may not always seem like it, but if we have accepted Christ we are standing in the true grace of God. This grace … Read more
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) I wonder at times, while we live through our current worlds trials, how previous generations lived through theirs. From the depression era my … Read more
12 In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (2 Timothy 3:12 CSB) While today’s scripture may seem a bit bleak, we must think about the first part of the scripture. To “live a godly life in Christ Jesus” is our ultimate goal. Thus, that ultimate goal … Read more
1 How joyful is the onewhose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered!2 How joyful is a person whomthe Lord does not charge with iniquityand in whose spirit is no deceit! (Psalm 32:1-2 CSB) While we are forgiven when we come to Christ it is often difficult, as humans, to let go of the guilt of … Read more
14 They will still bear fruit in old age,healthy and green, (Psalm 92:14 CSB) I was told by some one that I do not “present” my age. Meaning that I act and represent someone younger. That is probably because fight against the things that would show my age. I continue to do things to keep … Read more