9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, (Philippians 1:9 CSB) Life is about growth. Otherwise we are stagnating. Much like a body of water grow stagnant without movement, we too must keep our minds and bodies in motion....
On Account
21 But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they don’t know the one who sent me. (John 15:21 CSB) We may have to endure persecution and disfavor with the world before it is all said and done. In fact, some of you...
Put On
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Colossians 3:12 CSB) Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought you needed to put on compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience? Consider a recent bad day and think about how...
Do Not Shrink Back
38 BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE SHALL LIVE BY FAITH; AND IF HE SHRINKS BACK, MY SOUL HAS NO PLEASURE IN HIM. (Hebrews 10:38 CSB) At 6’6” it is hard enough finding clothes that fit. If anything I find shrinks even a little it looks like I bought toddler clothes. When...
Beginning and End
6 Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give to the thirsty from the spring of the water of life. (Revelations 21:6 CSB) Begin with the end in mind. This is a core tenant...