11 Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed him. (Luke 5:11 CSB) If you could be sure that you and your life would be far better than it is today, what would you give up? 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%? What would you need a guarantee of to...
I’m Simple
130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. (Psalm 119:130) Do you ever read a scripture and think, ”this was written for me!” Well, this is one of those scriptures for me. The fact that God unfolds His word and that He gives understanding...
A Proven Character
7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may resultin praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:7 CSB) How much do you value your character? Do others see you as you believe yourself to be? Does...
The Internal Battle
1 What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from your passions that wage war within you? (James 4:1 CSB) Today’s scripture points out clearly where the basis of most of our deep angst comes from. Our own selfish ways and internalization. A book I have...
Considerate
2 ”We must bear the ‘burden’ of being considerate of the doubts and fears of others.” Romans 15:2 (TLB) The idea of being considerate is, somewhat, lost on todays society. This is just regarding basic interaction. Actually, feeling considerate of others doubts and fears seems quite the leap of faith....