2 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. (Hebrews 2:1 NIV) It is easy to let our lives drift, to lose our attention to the most important parts. We begin to major in the minors. When we...

15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. 16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. (Proverbs 14:15-16 NIV) When we give thought to our steps we look forward and make prudent decisions around or...

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV) On this July 4th we celebrate hard fought freedom. But much earlier we were given the option of freedom from sin through Christ. He died to set us...

36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed (distressed) and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36 NIV) When we feel distress God is there for us to turn to. As the Good Shepard, He is there to guide the flock and...

14 Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. (Colossians 3:14 NIV) When we “put on love” we are clothing ourselves in something that can only bring about good things. We are accepting a mindset that breeds unity and helps us bring people together rather...