16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self[a] is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, (2 Corinthians 4:16-17 ESV) The Christian life is not a once in a while thing. It is...

I pray a prayer daily, often multiple times a day, that is an adaptation of the Tax Collectors prayer in this passage from Luke; 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’  (Luke 18:13...

25 It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,”    and to reflect only after making vows. (Proverbs 20:25 ESV) We should be careful with making promises, yes when it comes to others but more so when it comes to God. To make a vow to Him has more gravitas, thus,...

15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV) I often ask those that work for me, “is what you are doing the highest and best use of your time.” In many cases they...

15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. (Mark 16:15 ESV) Yesterday we talked about sound doctrine. But what good is sound doctrine if we nothing with it? We were built by God to spread the good news. It was not made to...