Captive

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces[a] of this world rather than on Christ. (Colossians 2:8 NIV) To become captive or captivated by fine speech or those who would lead us down the path of worldly things. This … Read more

Astray

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. (Psalm 32:8-9 … Read more

Not Our Own

Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. (Jeremiah 10:23 NIV) We want to feel in control, but in reality, control is a very tenuous thing. There are far too many factors that can influence our feelings of and the actuality of just how … Read more

Count the Days

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12 NIV) We are each allotted a given number of days on this earth; and those can seem far to few or far too many. Counting the time so that we might make the most of our days is where … Read more

Without a Doubt

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. (James 1:6 NIV) Doubt can seep in and erode any foundation we may have in this life. Fears and uncertainty can rule us and keep us from … Read more