16 “Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16 CSB) It is a cruel hard world out there. Thus, we have to keep a bit of an edge to survive in it and Christ knew this...
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Head & Heart
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11) It is one thing to memorize scripture to have it handy in our memory when needed. But to truly benefit, we must hide it in our hearts. We must imbed it in...
Tongue Control
26 If anyone[a] thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself. (James 1:26 CSB) Can you imagine a world where we all controlled what we said? One where we did not let the evil we think become the words we say. But...
Between Much & Little
17 If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer[a] in need but withholds compassion from him—how does God’s love reside in him? (1 John 3:17 CSB) If you are very lucky you will live your life an never have to worry about need. You will be able...
A New Heaven
17 “For I will create a new heaven and a new earth; the past events will not be remembered or come to mind. (Isaiah 65:17 CSB) This world is passing away. There will be a new heaven and a new earth that we may look forward to. God will create...