I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (John 13:15 NIV) Setting a good example is the start of being a good example. Our words and deeds must remain in sync. Sustaining an example to the world for what is good and right. Now some may say, … Read more
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 … Read more
23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24 NIV) Growth comes from a continual and honest self assessment. Extending that assessment and seeing ourselves from the Spirt’s and other’s … Read more
but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42 NIV) We are a society of consumption. We want more and more and more and it never ends. Yet, our primary true and deep need is one of the soul … Read more
…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, (Hebrews 12:1 NIV) It is easy in this world to get burdened with all forms of entanglements and hinderances. Yet the race has been marked out for us, we … Read more