1 Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up. (Luke 18:1 CSB) Persistence in prayer is a must in a life of faith. God answers prayers in three ways, “Yes, Maybe but you must wait, or I have something different in...
Ask, Seek, Knock
7 “Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door[a] will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7 CSB) Ours is an active faith. Whether it is when we are seeking The Savior or, after, when we are seeking Christ intervention. All is action. Ask - we...
Little Children
21 Little children, guard yourselves from idols. (1 John 5:21 CSB) I have written many times, that where we dedicate the majority of our time, talents and treasure is where our heart is. This too can be where we set up idols as well. Often we sink much time and treasure...
Inward or Outward
13 Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.[a] For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:13 CSB) We may be called to some form of sacrifice, but Jesus was echoing Old Testament scripture when He made this statement. He was talking about a time...
Weakness as Strength
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB) I am a big man. I think no one would...