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16 I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. (Galatians 5:16-17 … Read more

8 For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift— 9 not from works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9 CSB) We have been given this gift which is not from ourselves but freely given by God. Not something we can earn, so that … Read more

15 My eyes are always on the Lord, for he will pull my feet out of the net. (Psalm 25:!5 CSB) Life can be a complicated mess. We can get snared in may different things, some good, some bad. But regardless, we begin to feel like we have totally lost control and are just trying … Read more

12 Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness. (2 Corinthians 3:12 CSB) “Fortune favours the bold” – “Fortune favours the brave” – “Fortune favours the strong” are common translations of a Latin proverb. All of these begin with boldness. Yet, we often do not feel bold. We feel frightened and weak, … Read more

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB) I have written about this passage before, so forgive my indulgence of … Read more