15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor[b] to be with you forever. (John 14:15-16 CSB) There are two commands and one promise in this scripture. That is a lot in two sentences of scripture. First we are to … Read more
12 I will therefore do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has never been anyone like you before and never will be again. (1 Kings 3:12 CSB) Do you realize how unique you are? There has never been anyone like you and there will never … Read more
23 And the one on whom seed was sown on the good soil, this is the man who hears the word and understands it; who indeed bears fruit and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty. (Matthew 13:23 NIV) When planting anything there must be fertile ground to plant in to bring … Read more
12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, (Titus 2:12 NIV) We do not tend toward being self-controlled creatures. We live in a world where passions are indulged and celebrated. Where “No” is a construct left up to each … Read more
23 when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. (1 Peter 2:23 CSB) It is difficult, often seemingly impossible, to turn the other cheek. To allow the insults and negativity to simply slide off our backs. If … Read more