34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”[a] And they cast lots to divide his garments. (Luke 23:34 ESV) I read this verse and two things come to mind. First, the loving forgiveness of Christ. Whilst in the throws of death he called out for forgiveness for those around Him...

1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1 ESV) After a hard day of work in the yard or around the house, especially in this Texas summer heat, nothing feels better than shucking those dirty, sweat soaked clothes and jumping...

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,    that will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord    all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord    and to inquire[a] in his temple. (Psalm 27:4 ESV) I like visiting old churches and monasteries when there are few people there. To...

13 I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. (Genesis 9:13 ESV) In this day and time there is a lot of controversy around this that I will not get into. However, what I will get into is...

1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out...