Sufficient for Life

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (1 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) When the road gets rough and it seems that we can not go on any longer, God steps in. His love is perfected in … Read more

Seeing

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:8-9 CSB) Yesterday we spoke about visibility, today about seeing. When … Read more

Visibility

7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:7 CSB) Some circumstances in our lives are there to help refine us, some by simple discomfort but some are trials by … Read more

Keeping to Our Path

9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your[a] word. 10 I have sought you with all my heart; don’t let me wander from your commands. (Psalm 119:9-10 CSB) Yesterday we talked about the company we keep and their potential impact on our lives. But how can we keep ourselves from…ourselves? … Read more

Company

1 How blessed is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! (Psalm 1:1 CSB) We can be judged by the company we keep. Those with who we spend a lot of time with can have an … Read more