29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,[a] so that it gives grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4:29 CSB) My father used to say, “Foul language makes a small man.” If you watch or listen to just about anything...
Pleaser
10 For am I now trying to persuade people,[a] or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 CSB) I am, to some extent, a people pleaser. In both my business and personal dealings I...
Rebellion
3 For I am conscious of my rebellion,and my sin is always before me.4 Against you—you alone—I have sinnedand done this evil in your sight.So you are right when you pass sentence;you are blameless when you judge. (Psalm 51:3-4 CSB) I feel as though I spend a lot of my life...
Walk Together
3 Can two walk togetherwithout agreeing to meet? (Amos 3:3 CSB) Independence is a hallmark of the American life. Take that down to the Texas level and it is even more so. However, the interesting dichotomy is that if you take that down to small town Texas you see people...
Give and Take
26 Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw[a] the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. 27 Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set his...