23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24 CSB) I have written a number of times about doing all that we...
Where we Belong
7 For none of us lives for himself, and no one dies for himself. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:7-8 CSB) Notice one very important part of our...
Message in the Words
4 My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom[a] but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not be based on human wisdom but on God’s power. (1 Corinthians 2:4-5 CSB) I have listened to many powerful preacher speak of the Word. Sat through many persuasive...
So Loved
16 For God loved the world in this way (so loved the world):[a] He gave[b] his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 CSB) This one line of scripture encapsulates Christ sacrifice, but too and as importantly it speaks to just how much...
Unpacked
65 Lord, you have treated your servant well,just as you promised.66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,for I rely on your commands. (Psalm 119:65-66 CSB) Psalm 119 is about my favorite Psalm. There is so much value packed in that no matter how many times I read it I get something new...