Remain

38 He said to them, “I am deeply grieved[a] to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.” (Matthew 26:38 CSB) The rest of the story is that the disciples remained but fell asleep. In Christ time of greatest need, prior to the crucification, he simply wanted his companions to...

Wellspring

14 But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well[a] of water springing up in him for eternal life.” (John 4:14 CSB) Do you feel like a well springing up or like a well...

Big Faith

29 ... “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” (Matthew 9:28b) How much are we looking for God to move in our lives? A little, a lot? Are our prayers in line with small plans or God sized plans? I have witnessed many instances where God has moved in...

Properly Governed

13 keep your servant from willful sins;do not let them rule me.Then I will be blamelessand cleansed from blatant rebellion.14 May the words of my mouthand the meditation of my heartbe acceptable to you,Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:13-14 CSB) This scripture is one of my life verses. They...

Accept Life

25 Don’t fear sudden dangeror the ruin of the wicked when it comes,26 for the Lord will be your confidence[a]and will keep your foot from a snare. (Proverbs 3:25-26 CSB) Sudden things happen in life and we are taken unawares. This is the way of life, it is unpredictable. Job loss, bad diagnosis,...