10 When Jesus stood up, he said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 “No one, Lord,”[a] she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” (John 8:10-11 CSB) Begin your New Year with the knowledge that as a believer you are...
Consult the Spirit
4 You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4 CSB) It is so very easy to give into the world. We are fallen creatures living in a fallen world...
Seek First
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33 ESB) As we move quickly toward the New Year, we need to level set upon what is absolutely most important. Seek first the kingdom of God. This should be our primary New...
Salve for the Worried
18 When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psalm 94:18-19 NIV) Life can often find us slipping down and having to try to catch ourselves, metaphorically. This can create great anxiety within us and make life very difficult. During...
Acceptance
33 Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies. (Romans 8:33 CSB) American society has decided that it can, and does, bring accusations against any who see things differently. We call it cancel culture, but in reality it is the enemy just having his good ol’...