2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2 NIV) We most often feel barely able to carry our own burdens, much less the burdens of others. But think how much better the world would be if we would only help each other with our burdens! … Read more
45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. (Luke 6:45) The mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Over the … Read more
8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, (Romans 8:1 NIV) People like to talk about how critical the church is and how hypocritical those in the church might be. I am not sure how a body of people can seem anything other than hypocritical when they too are … Read more
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Matthew 22:37-39 NIV) We live in a world where personal slights, general unfairness … Read more
16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. (1 John 2:16 NIV) The world is a wonderful and fascinating place. A place built for us to enjoy, cultivate, explore, build upon and sustain us. This … Read more