But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:7-8 NIV) … Read more
My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:2-3 NIV) Encouraging others brings … Read more
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 NIV) Keeping the words we speak (our mind) and our heart on the same page can be truly difficult. But when our words reflect our heart, maybe more so than … Read more
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalms 46:10 NIV) Taking the time to “be still” in our rush, rush, rush world is quickly becoming the most difficult thing we should strive to do. Regardless of whether for … Read more
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) What does it mean to have a “full life”? Well, to many it may be having things, others it may be relationships or family, and others it may … Read more