27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control,[a] lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. (1 Corinthians 9:27 ESV) So that we do not misinterpret this line of scripture, Paul is not talking about losing our salvation. What he is referring to is that if we are not self...

13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (John 16:13 ESV) Yesterday we looked at discretion, we walked through a...

A long passage today, but highlighted with keys to gaining discretion straight from scripture. If you ever need it or wanted it, here is how to gain discretion. 1 My son, if you receive my words    and treasure up my commandments with you,2 making your ear attentive to wisdom    and inclining your heart to...

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action,[a] and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (1 Peter 1:13-14 ESV) Each day brings with it many things that will come...

Another very distracting week. They seem to string together this time of the year. The days get short, time seems to run out on a lot of projects I have in the queue. Holidays come at us quickly and it can feel like we are simply juggling a bunch of...