1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, (Ephesians 2:1) ...lost people don’t need fixing; they need life because they’re spiritually dead  The scripture and commentary above came from my morning devotional from Intouch Ministries. I found it profound because in all of our reaching others for Christ are...

26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[a]but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. (Proverbs 12:26 CSB) I have lived in the same house for over thirty years. Growing up in small towns this was not uncommon. But living in the city it is far...

7You have put more joy in my heart...(Psalm 4:7a CSB) My first grandchild was born last night just after midnight, putting his birthday and mine on the same day. The Lord has truly put more joy in my heart this day. I rarely make any fuss about my birthday, in...

4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope[a] at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. This scripture is one that has been speaking to me for some time. Sometimes we have difficulty realizing...

3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?Who may stand in his holy place?4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,who has not appealed to[a] what is false,and who has not sworn deceitfully. (Psalm 24:3-4 CSB) We held a communion service this weekend. I assist in these in handing...