12 Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:12 CSB) The importance of goals cannot be overemphasized. Very few people set any goals for themselves aside from those … Read more
13 Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be sober-minded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. (1 Peter 1:13-14 CSB) We tend to stumble through life, letting … Read more
7 But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. 8 More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:7-8a CSB) I have recently had a few friends suffer loss. … Read more
“And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” (Matthew 10:42) Even during our lean times we typically have more than enough. Reaching out a hand to someone with less is … Read more
17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 CSB) Whenever our words and deeds are consistent people come to depend upon us talking and acting in a certain way. If this consistency is positive … Read more