18 For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me by word and deed (Romans 15:18a CSB) It can be easy to get so wrapped up in what we are doing that we forget who it is we are doing it through and for. Our mindset slips...
Do a Little Bit More
8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled, (Titus 1:8 CSB) The church is continually looking for people who exhibit a certain skill set. They are looking for people who they can trust members of the congregation to, because the clergy are typically spread so thin. However, if...
Knowledge Leads to Peace
9 They will not harm or destroy each otheron my entire holy mountain,for the land will be as fullof the knowledge of the Lordas the sea is filled with water. (Isaiah 11:9 CSB) Can you imagine a time of complete peace? It is very hard when all we see around us...
Tranquil and Quiet
1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 CSB) It is not easy to pray for those we...
Known and Unknown
3 See what great love[a] the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children—and we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it didn’t know him. (1 John 3:1 CSB) Do you ever get the feeling that the world just does not get you?...