12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV) Have you ever walked dark paths in your life? Some surely have, but when asked most people’s minds go to shades of...
Good Grief
10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV) Good grief, I can’t see these words together and not think about Charlie Brown. He says it a lot. I think ‘ol Charlie had a lock on just how to use...
Rise Above
11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; (Colossians 1:11 ESV) I have a group of people I am praying for earnestly at the moment. All are facing job loss or work upheaval. I know from experience just how difficult going through times...
Not Running Alone
1 …let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,… (Hebrews 12:1b-2a ESV) I do not typically snip scripture out in sections. However, in my reading this morning this section of scripture jumped out at me, so I expect I...
Right nor Left
7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success[a] wherever you go. (Joshua 1:7 ESV) The Lord’s path for our lives is very...