10 The Lord came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel responded, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10 CSB) In our scripture today God had called Samuel three times, this was the fourth. The previous times he thought Eli, whom he served, was calling. Samuel had never heard from the Lord … Read more
12 Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, (Hebrews 12:1 CSB) A good friend use to say, “everyone and everything, for a season, a … Read more
23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-34 CSB) As we adjust to our new normal and working from home is not longer … Read more
29 And now, Lord, …. grant that your servants may speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand for healing, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29-30 CSB) Acting and speaking with boldness, especially in the face of adversity, can be … Read more
8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’s knees and said, “Go away from me, because I’m a sinful man, Lord!” (Luke 5:8 CSB) When confronted with the perfection of Christ we can be overcome with just how sinful we are. Luckily, Christ came for us broken things. It is in our brokenness … Read more