42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me—nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42 CSB) None of us desire to deal with trial or tribulation. Hard times are called hard times for a reason. Even Christ when faced with the cross asked the Father...
Many are Watching
17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 CSB) Many are watching us each and every day. We may not think so but they are out there and they...
One Way
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 CSB) ”But I am a good person, so I am sure I will make it to heaven.” That is not what the above scripture says is...
Comparisons
12 For we don’t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, they lack understanding. (2 Corinthians 10:12 CSB) The world is all about comparisons. This is how marketing works. We begin to compare what we have...
The Rock
18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. (Matthew 16:18 CSB) It can seem like the world always has the upper hand and that the church is continuing to...