27 they reeled and staggered like a drunkard,and all their skill was useless.28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,and he brought them out of their distress.29 He stilled the storm to a whisper,and the waves of the sea were hushed.30 They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet.Then he guided them to...
All Except…
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. (Acts 8:1 CSB) I wonder today about how many in the church would scatter if severe persecution broke out. I expect the numbers...
No Man is an Island
13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:13-14 CSB) I can tell you that I have...
Overcome
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things[a] have passed away. (Revelations 21:4 CSB) I am overcome today. The tragedy of the elementary school shooting is beyond words. My wife is an elementary school teacher. I...
Bearing With One Another
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. (Colossians 3:12-13 CSB) When you are called upon to forgive...