9 The Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent. (Acts 18:9 CSB) It is easy to succumb to fear and negativity. There is so much going on in the world right now that has people down and fearful. Yet, like Paul, we need … Read more
61 …He has sent me to heal[a] the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captivesand freedom to the prisoners; (Isaiah 61:1b) Do you often feel you are being held captive? Feel broken-hearted and unable to claim the liberty of the Christian life? These struggles are all to common. We often end up in a prison of … Read more
14 I possess good advice and sound wisdom;[a]I have understanding and strength. (Proverbs 8:14 CSB) There has been much written about speaking to ourselves with positive, affirming words. There is value in this as far to often I find people berate themselves for past bad decisions. There is a process we should go through to … Read more
25 because God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25 CSB) I love this scripture. Namely because too often I attribute too little to God and too much to me. I need to be reminded I am foolish and weak. But this is not a … Read more
16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s possessions—is not from the Father, but is from the world. 17 And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever. (1 John 2:16-17 CSB) … Read more