15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe...

5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians 4:5-6 ESV) When we “walk in wisdom” we are in the world but not of the world. We are keeping a...

I was really wrapped up in life this week. From family drama to work drama, I spent little time focused upon either scripture or God. I almost wrote “I had little time” but the reality is that I “spent” little time. I did not carve time out for God like...

30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. (Matthew 10:30 ESV) Granted, at my age, there are fewer needing to be counted, but I do not think we really think of God in this way. Read the scripture again and sit with it for a few moments. We may...

7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. (Matthew 6:7-8 ESV) How do you pray? Do you go through a litany...