4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we’ve worked hard all night long and caught nothing. But if you say so, I’ll let down the nets.” (Luke 5:4-5 CSB) Let’s face it. Sometimes we do things … Read more
9 Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 CSB) Life can present us with many challenges. Things that range from subtle annoyances to out right strife. Through it all we have a choice; be bent … Read more
26 Be angry and do not sin.[a] Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the devil an opportunity. (Ephesians 4:26-27 CSB) Often people think that, as Christians, we should not get angry. We are supposed to have this continual smile on our faces and walk around in a perpetual … Read more
25 “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. (Matthew 12:25 CSB) Have you ever known someone who could never make a decision? Someone who given two choices would waffle back and forth between them, continually divided and never moving toward one or another. … Read more
6 Therefore, let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God, (Hebrews 6:1 CSB) There is a point where we must step beyond the basics and mature into life, our jobs, our relationships. We move from the elementary … Read more