23 Jesus turned and told Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me because you’re not thinking about God’s concerns[a] but human concerns.” (Matthew 16:23 CSB) How often does this scripture describe us? Well, speaking for myself, quite often. I try to see with God’s eyes, but...
Stand
10 A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance. (John 10:10 CSB) The theif is the enemy. He comes only to steal, kill and destroy. But Christ came to defeat the thief and give...
Something from Nothing
26 Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many were wise from a human perspective,[a] not many powerful, not many of noble birth. 27 Instead, God has chosen what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen what is weak in the world to shame...
In Spirit and Truth
24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24 CSB) I want to talk about true worship here but I feel compelled to speak about life first. We have lost this fundamental desire to do things in spirit and truth, even...
Quiet Wisdom
17 The calm words of the wise are heededmore than the shouts of a ruler over fools.18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,but one sinner can destroy much good (Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 CSB) Have you ever experienced someone who had the capability of remaining calm and quiet when there was...