3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. (1 John 3:3 NKJV) While we cannot hope to be pure, we must look upon our lives and do what we can live a life of purity. We all desire to live good lives, but...

4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, (Ephesians 1:4-5 NKJV) You were known and loved before the world...

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV) We have an opportunity to be a truly new creation each and every day. That may seem like an overstatement based on our scripture, but it is very true. Yes,...

We have had our eldest grandchild this week for Vacation Bible School and swim lessons. He is a good boy for the most part, but he has his 5 year old moments. I realize more and more why God gives children to the young. By the end of the week...

21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. (Proverbs 19:21 NKJV) I think back on all of the plans I have made over the years, all the anxiety, all the effort I put in and how many of them just came to nothing. Those times...