8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8a CSB) I woke up tired today. Seems odd to wake up tired. I know it was because my mind never really slept last night. It never found its peace so slumber could really do its job. Part of...
Relentless Love
8 But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 CSB) There is a book I have read many times by Brennan Manning called “The Relentless Tenderness Of Jesus.” Brennan is not only a great writer but was such a common...
Preach It
14 How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? (Romans 10:14 CSB) The Great Commission set us on the path to reach all nations and every corner of the globe. This...
Dwell Richly
16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,[a] singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. (Colossians 3:16 CSB) Think a moment on the these two words in our scripture today, dwell richly. Let them sink...
Right Standing
16 At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth....