23 I know, Lord, that a person’s way of life is not his own; no one who walks determines his own steps. 24 Discipline me, Lord, but with justice— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. (Jeremiah 10:23-24 CSB) Yet, sometimes we need to be reduced to nothing. When our path … Read more
7 The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed. (Jeremiah 17:7 CSB) Trust and confidence can be elusive creatures. Sometimes we trust too freely and at other times too slowly. Confidence seems to come and go with the wind and the waves of life. It is easy to … Read more
44 Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. (John 4:44 CSB) I have witnessed this many times, especially in business. For many reasons a business will stop listening to the people who have been there the longest. They will bring in “new blood” to try to make things … Read more
11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:11-12) Its the end of the week and I know … Read more
5 But as for you, do you pursue great things for yourself? Stop pursuing! For I am about to bring disaster on everyone”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“but I will grant you your life like the spoils of war wherever you go.”’” (James 45:5 CSB) We are taught from an early age that we must strive … Read more