26 If anyone[a] thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself. (James 1:26 CSB) Can you imagine a world where we all controlled what we said? One where we did not let the evil we think become the words we say. But...
Between Much & Little
17 If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer[a] in need but withholds compassion from him—how does God’s love reside in him? (1 John 3:17 CSB) If you are very lucky you will live your life an never have to worry about need. You will be able...
A New Heaven
17 “For I will create a new heaven and a new earth; the past events will not be remembered or come to mind. (Isaiah 65:17 CSB) This world is passing away. There will be a new heaven and a new earth that we may look forward to. God will create...
Salty
50 Good salt is worthless if it loses its saltiness; it can't season anything. So don't lose your flavor! (Mark 9:50 TLB) Today is the day of the “mainstream” Christian. The politically correct who teach tolerance above all else. We have, in many ways, lost our salt. This is not...
Known by Action
19 Then they asked him, “Where is your Father?” “You know neither me nor my Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew me, you would also know my Father.” (John 8:19 CSB) I grew up in a very small town in Texas. My father worked at the local hospital and my...